Paracetamol

Polypharmacy guidance: realistic prescribing
Scottish Government Effective Prescribing & Therapeutics Division
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Chapter 4: Central nervous system and psychotropic medication

  • CAUTION: Overdosing
    • Ensure patient is aware of minimum interval between doses and maximum daily dose
    • Avoid more than 1 paracetamol containing product
    • Dose reduction where low body weight [<50kg]or renal or hepatic impairment