Dosing Information for Intravenous (IV) Acetylcysteine following Oral Paracetamol Overdose in Patients of all Ages Using the SNAP Policy

Ref/ID: NCADP040(21) V2

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Acetylcysteine has been highlighted within the Trust and Division as a high risk medicine, prone to errors due to its loading dosage schedule.

The management of paracetamol poisoning is based on an individual case history. This policy is specifically for ORAL paracetamol overdose in patients of all ages. Further information is available via the TOXBASE website www.toxbase.org (username: H4627 and password: AS88HE) and the National Poisons Information Service NPIS (Tel. 03448920111). In cases of intravenous paracetamol poisoning, paracetamol overdose in pregnancy, contact the National Poisons Information Service (NPIS) for advice on risk assessment and management. In cases

Categories:

  • Medicine: Acute illness, Anaesthesia, Critical care, Emergency department
  • Pharmacy: Prescribing, Medicines, Pain, Chemotherapy

Published: 26/07/2023

Status: Up to date - due for review on 31/05/2028

Author: nawres.aldafai@nca.nhs.uk

Owners:

  • Oldham Care Organisation
  • Oldham Care Organisation: Medicine

Applicable to:

  • Bury Care Organisation
  • Oldham Care Organisation
  • Rochdale Care Organisation
  • Salford Care Organisation
  • Diagnostics & pharmacy
  • Northern Care Alliance (all)

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