Paracetamol additional information

Description: New text has been added to the end of the additional information section: 'Some patients may be at increased risk of experiencing toxicity at therapeutic doses, particularly those with a body weight under 50 kg and those with risk factors for hepatotoxicity. Clinical judgement should be used to adjust the dose of oral and intravenous paracetamol in these patients.'
Date Update Posted Online: January 6, 2017
Book: Reference Edition, Pocket Book
Section Title: Paracetamol
Page Reference: 363
Pocket Page Reference: 162
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