Data from Temple:
Dose of acetaminophen
Maximum temperature decline
Duration of 1°C or better response
5 mg/kg
.4°C (.7°F)
None
10 mg/kg
1.6°C (2.88°F)
Up to 4 hours
20 mg/kg
2°C (3.6°F)
Up to 7 hours
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