Paracetamol 60 mg/kg in divided doses of 10-15 mg/kg throughout 24 hr. Not to be taken more frequent than 4-hr dosing interval; not to exceed 4 doses in 24 hr. Oral susp 120 mg/5 mLChildn 4-5 kg 2.5 mL, 6-7 kg 3.5 mL, 8-9 kg 5 mL, 10-11 kg 6 mL. Oral susp 250 mg/5 mLChildn 12-13 kg 3 mL, 14-16 kg 4 mL, 17-19 kg 5 mL, 20-23 kg 6 mL, 24-26 kg 7 mL, 27-29 kg 8 mL, 30-33 kg 9 mL, 34-39 kg 10 mL, 40-42 kg 12 mL.
Discontinue use if severe skin reactions occur. Severe infection; underwt or malnourished. Not to be used w/ other paracetamol-containing drugs. Renal & hepatic failure.