India, April 20 -- As over-the-counter (OTC) drug use climbs, a doctor is issuing a stark warning: your quest for quick relief from a headache or cold might be taxing your body's most vital filter beyond its breaking point. Also read | World Liver Day 2026: From sleeping on time to eating more Omega 3 foods, doctor shares 5 habits to prevent fatty liver

In an interview with HT Lifestyle highlighting the hidden mechanics of drug metabolism, Dr Puneet Singla, a liver transplant surgeon at QRG Delhi, warned that the convenience of modern pharmacy access has a dangerous flip side. He shared, "Self-medication, taking medicines without a doctor's advice, has become increasingly common. While this may seem harmless, it can have serious conseque...