Children’s acetaminophen is available over the counter for the temporary reduction of fever and relief of minor aches and pains due to colds, sore throat, flu, headaches and toothaches for patients 2 months of age and older. Age is provided as a convenience only, dosing should be based on weight of your child. The most common GI adverse reaction is nausea. Acetaminophen is marketed under the names Tylenol®, Tempra®, and Feverall® (suppository form).
| Take every 4 hours as needed |
Infant’s Drops 80mg/0.8ml |
Children’s Suspension 160mg/tsp |
Children Strength Meltaway Tablets 80mg/each |
Junior Strength Meltaway Tablets 160mg/tab |
Fever-all Suppository 120, 325, and 650 mg |
Adult 325 mg |
Extra Strength 500 mg |
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Dose by Weight |
Age |
Dropper |
Teaspoon |
Tablet |
Tablet |
Suppository |
Tablet |
Tablet |
| 6-11 lbs |
0-3mos |
1/2 (0.4ml) |
¼ tsp or 1.25 ml |
|
|
1/3 of 120 mg |
|
|
| 12-17 lbs |
4-11 mos |
1 (0.8ml) |
½ tsp or 2.5 ml |
|
|
2/3 of 120 mg |
|
|
| 18-23 lbs |
12-23 mos |
1 1/2 (1.2ml) |
¾ tsp or 3.75 ml |
|
|
120 mg |
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|
| 24-35 lbs |
2-3 years |
2 (1.6 ml) |
1 tsp or 5 ml |
2 tablets |
|
1-1/2 120 mg or 1/2 325 mg |
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|
| 36-47 lbs |
4-5 years |
|
1 1/2 tsp. |
3 tablets |
1 -1/2 tablets |
3/4 of 325 mg |
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| 48-59 lbs |
6-8 years |
|
2 tsp. |
4 tablets |
2 tablets |
325 mg |
1 tablet |
|
| 60-71 lbs |
9-10 years |
|
2 1/2 tsp. |
5 tablets |
2 -1/2 tablets |
3/4 of 650 mg |
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| 72-95 lbs |
11 years |
|
3 tsp. |
6 tablets |
3 tablets |
3/4 of 650 mg |
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| 96-119 lbs |
12 years |
|
|
|
4 tablets |
650 mg |
2 tablets |
1 tablet |
| 120 lbs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2 tablets |
1 tablet |
| 150 lbs |
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|
|
3 tablets |
1 tablet |