Short-term treatment of moderate pain, following surgery; fever, when IV route is clinically justified by an urgent need to treat pain or hyperthermia &/or when other routes of administration are not possible.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult & adolescent >50 kg 100 mL IV infusion for 15 min up to 4 times daily. Max daily dose: 4 g, Adult & adolescent <50 kg & childn >33 kg (approx 11 yr) 1.5 mL/kg up to 4 times daily. Max daily dose: 60 mg/kg or 3 g. Doses should be given w/ at least 4-hr interval.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Severe hepatocellular insufficiency. Hepatic failure or active liver disease.
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