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[Paracetamol hepatotoxicity]
1Universitäts-Kinderklinik, Wien.
Abstract:
A potential side effect of paracetamol is its hepatotoxicity. This side effect can be found in excessive overdosages exceeding the therapeutical dosage significantly. There is a specific antidot: N-acetyl-cysteine. Liver diseases are not absolute contraindication against paracetamol medication.