Paracetamol Flashcards
1
Q
Presentation
A
500mg tablets
OR
120mg in 5ml oral liquid
OR
100mg in 100mL soft pack.
2
Q
Contraindications
A
Hypersensativity to paracetamol
Children < 1 month
Paracetamol already administered within 4 hours
Total paracetamol intake within 24 hours exceeding 4g (adults) or 60mg/kg children.
Chest pain in suspected acute coronary syndrome.
3
Q
Dosage
A
1000mg or 500mg (frai/elderly/<60kg)
