A 9-year-old boy has a forearm fracture and needs regular oral paracetamol in the emergency department. He wei…

Question

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?

Accepted Answer

450 mg

Answer

300 mg

Answer

750 mg

Answer

780 mg

Answer

1000 mg

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