By News18,Sahas Mahapatra

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Paracetamol is the go-to medicine worldwide for reducing fever and easing mild-to-moderate body pain. But what if, instead of swallowing a pill, you could simply enjoy a scoop of ice cream? No, we’re not kidding. A post currently going viral on Instagram reveals that Dutch innovators have created paracetamol-infused ice cream, transforming a dose of medicine into a delicious treat.
According to the viral post, this medicinal dessert was developed in the Netherlands. The unusual treat is said to have the same therapeutic effects as paracetamol, helping to relieve fever, mild pain, and headaches. While the idea of combining comfort food with medicine may seem unconventional, social media users are already eager to try it once it hits the market.

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How Did Social Media Users React?
As the post gained traction online, social media users flooded the comments with their reactions. Many were baffled by the concept of paracetamol-infused ice cream, while others joked about creating new flavours. A handful of curious users even expressed interest in trying this unusual innovation for themselves.
“Please tell me it is AI,” read a comment.
Another question with a laughing emoticon, “So how many scoops is the correct amount to eat??!!!!”
“Ohh, I’d love to try,” said a user.
An individual stated, “Greatest invention ever.”
“Great, it was quite difficult to swallow a small tablet,” quipped a user.
An account jokingly asked, “Got any more flavours? Maybe Ibuprofen or Nurofen.”
“But does it taste like ice cream or paracetamol?” wondered another.
What’s The Truth Behind The Ice Cream?
Fact-checkers have traced the origin of the viral image of the paracetamol ice cream to a Dutch patisserie called Maddy, located in the town of Nagelkerke. The ice cream was reportedly created in Holland in 2016 as part of an exhibition at a local funfair. It was purely intended to make it the main attraction and not for public consumption.
The experimental treat never made it to the market, and its production was stopped due to health and safety concerns. Officials confirmed that the product was never designed for medical use and was removed from exhibition.
While paracetamol-infused ice cream isn’t hitting freezers anytime soon, it has certainly sparked a conversation about making medicine consumption more convenient.