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Drug Dosages

Acetaminophen
  • Below are recommended doses for Acetaminophen
  • All doses are determined by weight, not age
  • Always check the label for the type of medicine you are giving, Was well as the concentration
  • Make sure you do not mix medications of the same components
  • Call the office before giving any medicine to an infant less than 3 months of age
  • If you have any questions as to the correct dosage, please call us during office hours
  • Poison Help Number: 1-800-222-1222


Acetaminophen is the main ingredient in Tylenol® and Feverall® (rectal suppositories). Acetaminophen is used as a pain reliever and fever reducer. It should NOT be used for infants less than 2 months of age. It may be given every 4 to 6 hours.

Weight Infant Tylenol® Drops (80mg/0.8ml) Children's Tylenol® Suspension (160mg/5ml) Tylenol® Chewable (80mg)
6-12 lbs. 0.4 ml 1/4 tsp. --
13-17 lbs. 0.8 ml 1/2 tsp. 1 tab
18-23 lbs. 1.2 ml 3/4 tsp. 1 1/2 tabs
24-35 lbs. 1.6 ml 1 tsp. 2 tabs
36-47 lbs. -- 1 1/2 tsp. 3 tabs
48-59 lbs. -- 2 tsp. 4 tabs

Infants’ Acetaminophen – Concentrated Drops “OLD” Concentration 80mg/0.8 ml

Dosing schedule continues to provide approximately 10-15 mg/kg for children in the 10th-90th decile for weight.


Reminder:

  • Infants’ Acetaminophen Concentrated Drops are 3x more concentrated than Acetaminophen Oral Suspension
  • Always read and follow the label
  • Keep medicines out of the reach of children
  • Never give adult medicines to children
  • Use only the dosing device that comes with the product



Weight (lbs.) Age (months) Dose (ml)
6-11 lbs. 0-3 months 0.4 ml
12-17 lbs. 4-11 months 0.8 ml
18-23 lbs. 12-23 months 1.2 ml
24-35 lbs. 24-36 months 1.6 ml

The below dropper is designed to provide 0.4 mL (40mg) increments.

Infants’ Acetaminophen – Oral Suspension “NEW” Concentration 160mg/5ml

Dosing schedule continues to provide approximately 10-15 mg/kg for children in the 10th-90th decile for weight.



Weight (lbs.) Age (months) Dose (ml)
6-11 lbs. 0-3 months 1.25 ml
12-17 lbs. 4-11 months 2.5 ml
18-23 lbs. 12-23 months 3.75 ml
24-35 lbs. 24-36 months 5 ml

The below syringe is designed to provide 1.25 mL (40mg) increments.

FeverAll® (Acetaminophen Rectal Suppositories)

Dosing schedule continues to provide approximately 10-15 mg/kg for children in the 10th-90th decile for weight.

 

Weight (lbs.) Children's 80mg Children's 120mg Jr. Strength 325mg
12-17 lbs. 1 Supp. -- --
18-23 lbs. 1 1/2 Supp. 1 Supp. – –
24-35 lbs. -- 1 1/2 Supp. --
36-47 lbs. -- 2 Supp. – –
48-59 lbs. -- -- 1 Supp.
60-71 lbs. -- -- 1 1/2 Supp.
72-95 lbs. -- -- 2 Supp.
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