Acetaminophen dosage for children
Acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol, Tempra) is a drug that is used to treat fever and pain. Below is a dosage chart for children. It is better to use the child's weight instead of age, and to use a dosing device rather than a spoon. Be careful, there are several products with different acetaminophen concentrations.
To determine the right dosage for your child, follow these steps:
- Find the line that corresponds to the child's weight (in pounds or kilograms).
- Identify the proper dose based on the product you have in hand.
- Administer the dose every 4 to 6 hours for a maximum of 5 doses within a 24-hour period.
Acetaminophen dosage for children older than 3 months
Weight | Age (use as a guide) | Dose | oral drops 80 mg/mL | oral suspension 160 mg/5 mL | chewable tablets 80 mg | chewable tablets 160 mg | |
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12 - 17 lbs | 6 - 7 kg | 4 - 11 months | 80 mg | 1 mL | 2.5 mL | 1 | - |
18 - 23 lbs | 8 - 10 kg | 12 - 23 months | 120 mg | 1.5 mL | 3.75 mL | 1 1/2 | - |
24 - 35 lbs | 11 - 15 kg | 2 - 3 years | 160 mg | 2 mL | 5 mL | 2 | 1 |
36 - 47 lbs | 16 - 21 kg | 4 - 5 years | 240 mg | 3 mL | 7.5 mL | 3 | 1 1/2 |
48 - 59 lbs | 22 - 26 kg | 6 - 8 years | 320 mg | 4 mL | 10 mL | 4 | 2 |
60 - 71 lbs | 27 - 31 kg | 9 - 10 years | 400 mg | 5 mL | 12.5 mL | 5 | 2 1/2 |
72 - 95 lbs | 32 - 43 kg | 11 years | 480 mg | 6 mL | 15 mL | 6 | 3 |
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