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New recommendation for N-acetylcystiene dosing may reduce incidence of adverse effects
  1. R Duncan,
  2. G Cantlay,
  3. B Paterson
  1. Accident and Emergency, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, DD1 9SY
  1. Correspondence to:
 Russell Duncan
 Accident and Emergency, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee DD1 9SY; russell.a.duncan{at}tuht.scot.nhs.uk

https://doi.org/10.1136/emj.2005.031104

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    • RD made the initial query and wrote the letter. GC made the formal enquiries leading to the change in guidelines. BP has edited the letter and acts as guarantor.