Kenyan Health Patient Information Leaflet
Therapeutic agent (verify pharmacological class)
Therapeutic use is agent- and indication-specific within the class (Therapeutic agent (verify pharmacological class)). Use according to culture results, national guidelines (Kenya STG/EML where applicable) and the current product SmPC. Paracetamol overdose
Adult dose: Initial IV dose: 150mg/kg in 200ml 5% glucose over 15-60 mins. Maintenance dose: IV, 50mg/kg in 500ml of 5% glucose over 4hrs followed by 100mg/kg in 1liter of 5% glucose over 16hrs (total dose over 21hrs: 300mg/kg)Children: Initial IV dose: 150mg/kg in 5ml/kg 5% glucose over 15-60 mins. Maintenance dose: IV, 50mg/kg in 10ml/kg of 5% glucose over 4hrs followed by 100mg/kg in 20ml/kg of 5% glucose over 16hrs.
Adverse reactions vary by agent. Counsel on common predictable effects and serious warning symptoms (allergy, severe rash, jaundice, unusual bleeding, severe GI symptoms, neurological changes). Report suspected ADRs via national pharmacovigilance channels.
Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.