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  • Published on: 26 November 2002
    Paracetamol poisoning

    Dear Editor

    Paracetamol poisoning (PP) as we all know the commonest agent in UK causing acute hepatic insult leading to many deaths as well. One thing baffles us, 150mg/kg is the toxic dose. 10-15mg/kg/dose is the therapeutic dose as an antipyretic and this may be repeated even 4-6 hourly. Thus, if a child is given 15mg/k, 4 hourly he gets 90mg/k in 24 hours and if given for 10 days at a stretch which may be quite com...

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