Acetaminophen
Dosages for Acetaminophen medicines for different weights and ages
(Only use under 12 weeks of age at the disrection of your provider.)
Do not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours
| Medicine | May Give Every | 6-8 lbs. 2-3 mo. | 9-11 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. | 60-71 lbs. 9-11 yr. | 72-95+ lbs. 9-11 yr. |
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| INFANT's Oral Suspension 160 mg/5mL | 4-6 hours | 1.25mL | 1.875mL | 2.5mL | 3.75mL | 5mL | 7.5mL | 10mL | 12.5mL | 15 mL if over 72 lbs |
| CHILDREN's Oral Suspension 160 mg/5mL | 4-6 hours | 1.25mL | 1.875mL | 2.5mL | 3.75mL | 5mL | 7.5mL | 10mL | 12.5mL | 15 mL if over 72 lbs |
| Chewable or Meltaway 80 mg tablets | 4-6 hours | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2 tab. | 3 tab | 4 tab | 5 tab | 6 tab if over 72 lbs |
| Chewable or Meltaway Junior 160 mg tablets | 4-6 hours | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1-1/2 tab | 2 tab | 2-1/2 tab | 3 tab if over 72 lbs |
| Suppository 80mg | 4-6 hours | N/A | N/A | 1 supp | 1-1/2 supp. | 2 supp. | ||||
| Suppository 120mg | 4-6 hours | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 supp. | 1-1/2 supp. | 2 supp | |||
| Suppository 325mg | 4-6 hours | N/A | N/A | 2.5mL or 1/2 tsp. | 3.75mL or 3/4 tsp. | 1/2 supp | 3/4 supp | 1 supp |
Customized from Acetaminophen v0.1 7/8/2025
