What is the recommended Acetaminophen dose for a neonate?

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Acetaminophen Dose for Neonates

There is no direct evidence in the provided studies to recommend a specific dose of Acetaminophen for neonates.

  • The study 1 discusses the safety of paracetamol (acetaminophen) in infants and children, but does not provide a recommended dose for neonates.
  • The other studies 2, 3, 4, 5 do not mention Acetaminophen or provide information on its dosage for neonates.
  • Therefore, there are no research papers to assist in answering this question.

References

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Research

[Phenobarbital in newborn infants. Overview].

Monatsschrift Kinderheilkunde : Organ der Deutschen Gesellschaft fur Kinderheilkunde, 1984

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