Patient discussions
Children ingesting paracetamol products requiring treatment with acetylcysteine should be cautioned to avoid any product containing paracetamol or ethanol for 2 to 4 weeks after discharge from hospital. Children treated for cholinesterase inhibitor poisoning (organophosphates) should be cautioned to avoid any form of non-emergency surgery for 6 to 12 weeks.
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