Acetaminophen
Dosages for Acetaminophen medicines for different weights and ages
(Do not use under 2 months of age. Please reach out to our office.)
Do not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours
| Medicine | May Give Every | 6-11 lbs. OR 2-3 months | 12-17 lbs. OR 4-11 months | 18-23 lbs. OR 12-23 mo. | 24-35 lbs. OR 2-3 yr. | 36-47 lbs. OR 4-5 yr. | 48-59 lbs. OR 6-8 yr. | 60-85 lbs. OR 9-11 yr. |
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| Infant or Children's Liquid (160 mg/5mL) | 6 hours | 1.25mL | 2.5mL 1/2 tsp. | 3.75mL 3/4 tsp. | 5mL 1 tsp. | 7.5mL 1 1/2 tsp. | 10mL 2 tsp. | 12.5mL or 2 1/2 tsp. (3 tsp. if over 72 lbs) |
| Chewable Tablets or Meltaway (available in 80 or 160 mg) | 6 hours | - | - | - | 1 160mg tab (160mg) | 1.5 160mg tabs (240mg) | 2 160mg tabs (320mg) | 2.5 160mg tabs (3 tabs. if over 72 lbs) |
| Suppository (Available in 80, 120, and 325mg) | 6 hours | 1/2 of 80mg (40mg) | 80mg | 120mg | 1.5 of 120mg (180mg) | 3/4 of 325mg (250mg) | 325mg | 325mg |