There is no point in treating before 4 hours, however much they have
taken. As long as you can get the result and start thr parvolex within 8-
10 hours they could have taken 2 bucketfuls, and the antidote will be
successful, with no mortality. Again why waste charcoal for paracetamol,
effeectiveness is unknow even if somebody manages to stomach the optimal
dose. Mostly left by the bedside. You have an antidote which is highly
efficacious. How many times have you seen somebody who has taken a big
overdose who has later been found to have NS levels.
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