title: Hepatic failure following ingestion of multiple doses of acetaminophen in a young child.
abstract: A 7-month-old male developed hepatic failure following the mistaken administration of multiple excessive doses of acetaminophen. Hepatic toxicity following multiple dose ingestion has been reported infrequently. Risk factors for hepatic toxicity following multiple dose ingestion are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000082:Acetaminophen / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000506:poisoning*; D056486:Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008099:Liver / Q000187:drug effects*; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D000082:Acetaminophen