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Acetaminophen and children: Why dose matters
How can an acetaminophen overdose be prevented?
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What might cause an acetaminophen overdose?
What are the recommended acetaminophen doses?
What happens if the acetaminophen dose is too much?
How can you help prevent an acetaminophen overdose?
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What might cause an acetaminophen overdose?
What are the recommended acetaminophen doses?
What happens if the acetaminophen dose is too much?
How can you help prevent an acetaminophen overdose?
What are the recommended acetaminophen doses?
If you give your child acetaminophen, read the product label carefully. It can help you figure out the correct dose based on your child's current weight. In general, doses can be given every four hours. But do not give a child acetaminophen more than five times in 24 hours.
