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. 2-3 mo. | 12-17 lbs. 4-11 mo. | 18-23 lbs. 12-23 mo. | 24-35 lbs. 2-3 yr. | 36-47 lbs. 4-5 yr. | 48-59 lbs. 6-8 yr. | 60-85 lbs. 9-11 yr. |
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| Infant/Child Concentration (Suspension) 160 mg/5mL | 4-6 hours | 1.25mL | 2.5mL 1/2 tsp. | 3.75mL 3/4 tsp. | 5mL 1 tsp. | 7.5mL 1 1/2 tsp. | 10mL | 12.5mL or 2 1/2 tsp. (3 tsp. if over 72 lbs) |
| Chewable or Meltaway Junior 160 mg | 4-6 hours | - | - | - | - | - | 2 tab | 2 1/2 tabs (3 tabs. if over 72 lbs) |
| Chewable or Meltaway 80 mg tablets | 4-6 hours | - | - | - | 2 tab. | 3 tab. | 4 tab. | 5 tab. (6 tab. if over 72 lbs) |
| Suppository 120 mg | 4-6 hours | - | - | 1 supp. | 1-1/2 supp. | - | - | - |
| Suppository 325 mg | 4-6 hours | - | - | - | 1/2 supp. | 3/4 supp. | 1 supp. | - |
| Suppository 80 mg | 4-6 hours | - | 1 supp. | 1-1/2 supp. | 2 supp. | - | - | - |
| Suspension 160 mg/5 ml | 4-6 hours | 1.25mL | 1.25mL or 1/2 tsp. | 3.75mL or 3/4 tsp. | 5mL or 1 tsp. | 7.5mL or 1-1/2 tsp. | 10mL or 2 tsp. | 12.5mL or 2-1/2 tsp. (3 tsp if over 72 lbs) |