Acetaminophen

(Tylenol, Feverall, Panadol)

 

GCEMS Protocol:

 

  • Pediatric Fever/Infection

 

INDICATIONS:

 

  • Relief of mild to moderate pain
  • Fever reduction

 

PEDIATRIC:

 

  • 15 mg/kg PO

 

THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS:

 

  • Relief of mild to moderate pain and fever reduction

 

RELATIVE CONTRAINDICATIONS:

 

  • Known allergy
  • Should be used with caution in patients with liver and renal disease

 

 

SIDE EFFECTS:

 

  • None when administered in the therapeutic dosage range

 

Weight in kg/2 = dose in mL