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Paracetamol overdose

Skinner A

Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987), 2015

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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