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The authorised dose regimen for N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in paracetamol overdose is 3 consecutive bags given intravenously over 21 hours. Prescribing information is being updated to advise that continued treatment with NAC may be necessary depending on clinical evaluation of the...
New simplified guidance on treating paracetamol overdose with intravenous acetylcysteine including an updated treatment nomogram.
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