Paediatric prescribing and dosing practice

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A 9-year-old boy has a forearm fracture and needs regular oral paracetamol in the emergency department. He weighs 52 kg; the 50th centile weight for his age and sex is 30 kg, and his height is on the 50th centile. Paracetamol is to be given at 15 mg/kg per dose, to a maximum of 1 g per dose. He has no liver disease and takes no other medicines. Which one of the following is the most appropriate single oral dose?