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Acetaminophen is one of the hardest drugs to give correctly, because it's sold in many forms. This chart can help you give your child the right amount.
(Acetaminophen is also known as paracetamol and sold under brand names such as Tylenol, Tempra, FeverAll, Mapap, Ofirmev, etc.)
Acetaminophen/Tylenol safety tips
- The correct dose for your child is based on weight, not age. If you don't know how much your child weighs and he's too young to stand on a scale, weigh yourself while holding him and then weigh yourself alone. Subtract your weight from the combined weight to get your child's weight.
- Don't give acetaminophen to a baby under 3 months without a doctor’s approval.
- Shake liquid medicine well before measuring.
- Use the measuring device that comes with the medicine and do not give more than recommended. If you lose the device, get a replacement from the pharmacy or use a standard measuring teaspoon (the kind used for baking), not a regular spoon used for eating.
- Don't give acetaminophen to a child who's taking other medicine that contains acetaminophen unless a doctor advises it.
- Infants' and children's liquid acetaminophen have the same concentration: 160 mg per 5 ml. (They are both labeled "oral suspension.") The only difference is that the infant version comes with a syringe and the children's version comes with a cup.
- Infant's concentrated drops were discontinued in the United States in 2011 and should be discarded if they're still in your home. These drops may still be sold in other countries.
- You can repeat the dose every four hours. Don't give more than five doses in 24 hours.
Acetaminophen dose for a baby 6 to 11 pounds
Dose: 40 mg
Infants' oral suspension (shake well): 1.25 ml
Infants' concentrated drops (only available outside the US): 0.5 ml
Children's oral suspension (shake well): 1.25 ml or ¼ teaspoon
Acetaminophen dose for an baby 12 to 17 pounds
Dose: 80 mg
Infants' oral suspension (shake well): 2.5 ml
Infants' concentrated drops (only available outside the US): 1 ml
Infants' rectal suppositories (80 mg): 1 suppository
Children's oral suspension (shake well): 2.5 ml or ½ teaspoon
Acetaminophen dose for a child 18 to 23 pounds
Dose: 120 mg
Infants' oral suspension (shake well): 3.75 ml
Infants' rectal suppositories (80 mg): 1 suppository
Children's oral suspension (shake well): 3.75 ml or ¾ teaspoon
Children's chewables or meltaways (80 mg): 1 ½ tablets
Acetaminophen dose for a child 24 to 35 pounds
Dose: 160 mg
Infants' oral suspension (shake well): 5 ml
Infants' rectal suppositories (80 mg): 1 suppository
Children's oral suspension (shake well): 5 ml or 1 teaspoon
Children's chewables or meltaways (80 mg): 2 tablets
Junior-strength chewables or meltaways (160 mg): 1 tablet
Acetaminophen dose for a child 36 to 47 pounds
Dose: 240 mg
Infants' oral suspension (shake well): 7.5 ml
Children's oral suspension (shake well): 7.5 ml or 1 ½ teaspoons
Children's chewables or meltaways (80 mg): 3 tablets
Junior-strength chewables or meltaways (160 mg): 1 ½ tablets
Acetaminophen dose for a child 48 to 59 pounds
Dose: 320 mg
Infants' oral suspension (shake well): 10 ml
Children's oral suspension (shake well): 10 ml or 2 teaspoons
Children's chewables or meltaways (80 mg): 4 tablets
Junior-strength chewables or meltaways (160 mg): 2 tablets
Adult regular-strength tablets (325 mg): 1 tablet
Acetaminophen dose for a child 60 to 71 pounds
Dose: 400 mg
Infants' oral suspension (shake well): 12.5 ml
Children's oral suspension (shake well): 12.5 ml or 2 ½ teaspoons
Children's chewables or meltaways (80 mg): 5 tablets
Junior-strength chewables or meltaways (160 mg): 2 ½ tablets
Adult regular-strength tablets (325 mg): 1 tablet
Acetaminophen dose for a child 72 to 95 pounds
Dose: 480 mg
Infants' oral suspension (shake well): 15 ml
Children's oral suspension (shake well): 15 ml or 3 teaspoons
Children's chewables or meltaways (80 mg): 6 tablets
Junior-strength chewables or meltaways (160 mg): 3 tablets
Adult regular-strength tablets (325 mg): 1 ½ tablets
Adult extra-strength tablets (500 mg): 1 tablet
Acetaminophen dose for a child 96+ pounds
Dose: 640 mg
Infants' oral suspension (shake well): 20 ml
Children's oral suspension (shake well): 20 ml or 4 teaspoons
Children's chewables or meltaways (80 mg): 8 tablets
Junior-strength chewables or meltaways (160 mg): 4 tablets
Adult regular-strength tablets (325 mg): 2 tablets
Adult extra-strength tablets (500 mg): 1 tablet
Ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil) is another common drug for children. See more information and our ibuprofen dosage chart.
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