Analgesia
Paracetamol
Dose
1 g PO/IV QDS (max 4 g/24 h). 15 mg/kg if <50 kg or hepatic risk.
Use
Mild–moderate pain, antipyretic.
Monitoring
LFTs if overdose; paracetamol level at 4 h.
Side effects
- • Hepatotoxicity (overdose)
- • Rash (rare)
Always confirm dose against your local formulary / BNF before prescribing.
