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. 2015 Feb 20;29(25):61.
doi: 10.7748/ns.29.25.61.s52.

Paracetamol overdose

Anita Skinner  1
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Paracetamol overdose

Anita Skinner. Nurs Stand. .

Abstract

Paracetamol is safe and effective at the therapeutic dose. It is beneficial as an analgesic and is an effective antipyretic. Paracetamol is cheap and easy to buy over the counter, which makes it a common choice in intentional overdose.

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