Mother in Coma After Rare Reaction to Painkillers
Mother in Coma After Rare Reaction to Painkillers

The family of a young woman who died after accidentally taking 'a few extra' paracetamol tablets is warning others about the dangers of the painkiller.

Desiree Phillips, 20, from Llanelli, took the over-the-counter drug to cope with pain after an operation to remove non-cancerous lumps from her breast.

The single mother died from severe liver damage after taking extra paracetamol tablets over two weeks.

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