Effect of Paracetamol on Kidney Function in Severe Malaria

Paracetamol 15 mg/kg/dose IV 6 hourly for 72 hours

"Mechanical antipyresis (i.e. loose clothing, tepid sponging, fanning and cooling blanket) if fever in the first 72 hours.~If a temperature \>38.5°C persists despite mechanical antipyresis, or if deemed necessary by the treating clinician, then paracetamol can be administered according to local practice (paracetamol IV 15 mg/kg as needed)."