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Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

 
Dosages for Acetaminophen medicines for different weights and ages
(Only use under 12 weeks of age at the disrection of your provider.)
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Medicine Name 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. 
All Medicines Do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours
INFANT'S
CONCENTRATION
(Suspension)
160mg/5mL 		4 - 6 hours 1.25mL 2.5mL 3.75mL        
CHILDREN'S
CONCENTRATION
(Suspension)
160mg/5mL 		4 - 6 hours        5mL 7.5mL 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 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.       
Do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours
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INFANT'S CONCENTRATION
(Suspension) 160mg/5mL

May Give Every 4 - 6 hours
  • 10-11 lbs. 2-3 mo. - 1.25mL
  • 12-17 lbs. 4-11 mo. - 2.5mL
  • 18-23 lbs. 12-23 mo. - 3.75mL
 

CHILDREN'S CONCENTRATION
(Suspension) 160 mg/5 mL

May Give Every 4 - 6 hours
  • 24-35 lbs. 2-3 yr. - 5mL
  • 36-47 lbs. 4-5 yr. - 7.5mL
  • 48-59 lbs. 6-8 yr. -  10mL
  • 60-85 lbs. 9-11 yr. - 12.5mL or 2 1/2 tsp. (3 tsp if over 72 lbs)
 


Chewable or Meltaway Junior
160 mg

May Give Every 4 - 6 hours
  • 48-59 lbs. 6-8 yr. - 2 tab.
  • 60-85 lbs. 9-11 yr. - 2 1/2 tabs (3 tabs if over 72 lbs.)
 

Chewable or Meltaway
80 mg tablets

May Give Every 4 - 6 hours
  • 24-35 lbs. 2-3 yr. - 2 tab.
  • 36-47 lbs. 4-5 yr. - 3 tab.
  • 48-59 lbs. 6-8 yr. - 4 tab.
  • 60-85 lbs. 9-11 yr. - 5 tab. (6 tab over 72 lbs.)
 

Suppository 120 mg

May Give Every 4 - 6 hours
  • 18-23 lbs. 12-23 mo. - 1 supp.
  • 24-35 lbs. 2-3 yr. - 1-1/2 supp.


Suppository 325 mg

May Give Every 4 - 6 hours
  • 24-35 lbs. 2-3 yr. - 1/2 supp.
  • 36-47 lbs. 4-5 yr. - 3/4 supp.
  • 48-59 lbs. 6-8 yr. - 1 supp.
 

Suppository 80 mg

May Give Every 4 - 6 hours
  • 12-17 lbs. 4-11 mo. - 1 supp.
  • 18-23 lbs. 12-23 mo. - 1 1/2 supp.
  • 24-35 lbs. 2-3 yr. - 2 supp.
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