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Indications
Indications/Dose for Paracetamol poisoning (max weight 110 kg)
Name Weight adjusted dose up to 110 Kg Frequency Route Bag 1: N-Acetylcysteine 150 mg/kg in 200 ml 5% Dextrose over 1 hr Stat IV Bag 2: N-Acetylcysteine 50 mg/kg in 500 ml 5% Dextrose over 4 hours Stat IV Bag 3: N-Acetylcysteine 100 mg/kg in 1000 ml 5% Dextrose over 16 hours Stat IV Side effects
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N-Acetylcysteine (Parvolex)
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