North East and North Cumbria
ICS Formulary
4 Central nervous system
04-08-03 Febrile convulsions
Paracetamol
Formulary
Paracetamol suppositories
unlicensed preparations include 15mg, 30mg, 60mg, 120mg, 240mg, and 500mg. These are used in NUTH.
Licensed preparations include 60mg, 125mg, 250mg, and 500mg suppositories are available in primary care.
Links
MHRA Drug Safety Alert (Feb 2015): Drugs and driving: blood concentration limits set for certain drugs
MHRA Drug Safety Update (Nov 2017): Antiepileptic drugs: updated advice on switching between different manufacturers’ products
NENC Palliative and End of Life Care Symptom Control Guidelines
NICE NG217: Epilepsies in children, young people and adults
NICE NG62: Cerebral palsy in under 25s: assessment and management
TEWV - Medicines Optimisation – Interactive Guide
TEWV Guidelines
TEWV Safe Transfer of Prescribing Guidance
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