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Medication

Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst, Acetadote)

Generic Name:

Acetylcysteine

Proprietary Name(s):

Mucomyst
Acetadote

Preparation

Liquid: (Mucomyst): 10%, 20%
Inj: (Acetadote): 20% in 30ml

Dosing

Acetaminophen OD: PO: Mucomyst
140 mg/kg, then 70 mg/kg Q 4h for 17 doses.

Pregnancy Risk

B