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Leave at least 4 hours between doses.
Do not use continuously for more than 5 days at a time unless directed by a doctor.
Do not use more than the recommended dose.
Avoid potential liver damage by giving lower doses of paracetamol in patients classified under the lower body weight group.
This medicine should be taken orally every 4 to 6 hours, as needed for pain and/or fever, or, as directed by a doctor.
Dosing in Children: 10 mg/kg body weight per dose given every 4 to 6 hours, as needed; or, the patient can follow the dose in the dosing table as follows: See Table 2.
Click on icon to see table/diagram/imageWhat Should the Patient Do if They Miss a Dose: If the patient misses a dose, take the next dose if still needed for pain and/or fever and the subsequent doses every 4 to 6 hours thereafter.
Do not double the dose.
