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. 2015 Oct 19;2015:2101.
Ref (type) Population Outcome, Interventions Results and statistical analysis Effect size Favours
Adverse effects

RCT
50 people with paracetamol (acetaminophen) poisoning Proportion of people with no sign or symptom of anaphylactoid reaction (not specifically defined but may have included nausea and vomiting, dyspnoea, flushing, and headache)
39% with IV acetylcysteine
87% with oral plus IV acetylcysteine
Absolute numbers not reported

P = 0.004
Result should be interpreted with caution (see Further information on studies)
Effect size not calculated oral plus IV acetylcysteine