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Recommended regimen for the administration of acetylcysteine for paracetamol poisoning. The bags are given consecutively.
| Bag number | Dose of acetylcysteine required | Volume of glucose 5%to be mixed with | Time to be given over |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 150 mg kg−1 | 200 ml | 15 min |
| 2 | 50 mg kg−1 | 500 ml | 4 h |
| 3 | 100 mg kg−1 | 1000 ml | 16 h |
