Medication overdoses are the most common type of poisoning in developed nations though it is slowly becoming an important public health concern in developing countries such as Kenya.
Paracetamol is a widely used over-the-counter pain and fever medication that has been abused with suicide intent particularly by young children in boarding schools. The reasons for overdose varies from affairs gone soar to insufficient pocket money. Paracetamol overdose has a high rate of morbidity and mortality.
To minimize the incidents of paracetamol poisoning it's incumbent upon prescribers and dispensers to supply a dosage for the shortest duration possible . . .
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