TikTok paracetamol challenge prompts Swiss health warning

Swiss health authorities issue urgent warning as dangerous social media trend encouraging paracetamol overdose spreads among youth

Several Swiss cantons issued warnings about dangerous 'Paracetamol Challenge' on TikTok
The challenge encourages youth to take high doses of paracetamol
Paracetamol toxicity can cause severe liver failure and death
Poisoning symptoms may take 24-48 hours to appear

Number of Swiss cantons initially issuing warnings (Fribourg, Jura, Vaud)

"Pharmacies are called upon to be more vigilant when selling this medication to young people"
— Cantonal Health Authorities

Swiss Health Alert

Several Swiss cantons issued warnings about dangerous 'Paracetamol Challenge' on TikTok
The challenge encourages youth to take high doses of paracetamol
Paracetamol toxicity can cause severe liver failure and death
Poisoning symptoms may take 24-48 hours to appear

Number of Swiss cantons initially issuing warnings (Fribourg, Jura, Vaud)

"Pharmacies are called upon to be more vigilant when selling this medication to young people"
— Cantonal Health Authorities