A scorpion. Photo Source: National Geographic
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A Facebook user, Phil Mutang, has deleted a post that claims paracetamol can cure a scorpion sting after DUBAWA’s fact-check.
On May 14, 2026, the Facebook user had claimed (archived here) that an overdose of paracetamol cures a scorpion sting. Phil made this claim while sharing a supposed childhood story where his father survived a scorpion sting after taking what he described as an “overdose” of paracetamol.
The claimant suggested three to four tablets of paracetamol without safety warnings or dosage clarification. The post generated significant engagement with some users accepting the claim, while others raised counter-opinions and caution.
DUBAWA reviewed clinical reports and publications. Our findings showed that while scorpion stings are painful and some are harmless, paracetamol is only used to relieve sting pain, not to cure the venom.
DUBAWA reached out to Phil and presented the findings of our fact-check. He replied, appreciating DUBAWA and agreeing with our findings.
“I agree with you. Thanks,” Phil said.
After a few days of publishing the fact-check, we checked for the post on Phil’s account and discovered that the post had been deleted.
Original links of other users who deleted the post can be found here and here.
