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What is the Paracetamol dose in adult and pediatrics according to morgan clinical anesthesiology
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According to "Morgan & Mikhail's Clinical Anesthesiology," the typical dosing guidelines for paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) are as follows:
### Adults:
- **Oral Dose:** 500 mg to 1000 mg every 4 to 6 hours as needed, not exceeding a total of 4000 mg per day.
- **Intravenous Dose:** 1000 mg every 6 hours, or 650 mg every 4 hours, with a maximum of 4000 mg per day.
### Pediatrics:
- **Oral Dose:** 10 to 15 mg/kg every 4 to 6 hours as needed, not exceeding 75 mg/kg per day or 4000 mg per day, whichever is lower.
- **Intravenous Dose:** 15 mg/kg (up to a maximum of 1000 mg) every 6 hours, or 12.5 mg/kg every 4 hours, not exceeding 75 mg/kg per day.
It’s important to note that specific dosing may vary based on individual patient factors, the clinical setting, and local guidelines. Always consult the most current clinical guidelines and a healthcare professional for personalized medical advice.
### Adults:
- **Oral Dose:** 500 mg to 1000 mg every 4 to 6 hours as needed, not exceeding a total of 4000 mg per day.
- **Intravenous Dose:** 1000 mg every 6 hours, or 650 mg every 4 hours, with a maximum of 4000 mg per day.
### Pediatrics:
- **Oral Dose:** 10 to 15 mg/kg every 4 to 6 hours as needed, not exceeding 75 mg/kg per day or 4000 mg per day, whichever is lower.
- **Intravenous Dose:** 15 mg/kg (up to a maximum of 1000 mg) every 6 hours, or 12.5 mg/kg every 4 hours, not exceeding 75 mg/kg per day.
It’s important to note that specific dosing may vary based on individual patient factors, the clinical setting, and local guidelines. Always consult the most current clinical guidelines and a healthcare professional for personalized medical advice.
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