Question

A 37-year-old woman receives 4 g/day of oral Paracetamol for several days for chronic pain. She weighs 65 kg and has normal liver function. According to BNF dosing guidance, how does this regimen compare with the recommended maximum adult dose?

Accepted Answer

It is at the maximum recommended daily dose

Answer

It is below the maximum recommended dose

Answer

It exceeds the maximum recommended daily dose by 1 g

Answer

Paracetamol is contraindicated at any dose in adults

Answer

No safe maximum dose is defined

Practice question

A 37-year-old woman receives 4 g/day of oral Paracetamol for several days for chronic pain. She weighs 65 kg and has normal liver function. According to BNF dosing guidance, how does this regimen compare with the recommended maximum adult dose?