Pediatric acetaminophen

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Cicely Williams
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Pediatric acetaminophen

Hello Everyone,
Has anyone placed a max single dose for acetaminophen in the pediatric population? If so, what is your set max single dose? We have encountered younger pediatric patients getting adult doses based upon the 15mg/kg weight-based dosing. Trying to assess what others are doing in these cases.
Thanks!
Cicely Williams, PharmD.