Acetaminophen
Dosages for Acetaminophen medicines for different weights and ages
(Only use under 12 weeks of age at the discrection of your provider.)
| All Medicines |
Do not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours |
INFANT
CONCENTRATION
(Suspension)
160mg/5mL |
4 - 6 hours |
1.25mL |
2.5mL
1/2 tsp. |
3.75mL
3/4 tsp |
5mL
1 tsp. |
7.5mL or
1 1/2 tsp. |
10mL or
2 tsp. |
12.5mL or
2 1/2 tsp.
(3 tsp if
over 72 lbs) |
Chewable or
Meltaway Junior
160 mg |
4 - 6 hours |
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2 tab. |
2 1/2 tabs
(3 tabs if
over 72 lbs.) |
Chewable or
Meltaway
80 mg tablets |
4 - 6 hours |
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2 tab. |
3 tab. |
4 tab. |
5 tab.
(6 tab over
72 lbs.) |
| Suppository 120 mg |
4 - 6 hours |
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1 supp. |
1-1/2 supp. |
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| Suppository 325 mg |
4 - 6 hours |
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1/2 supp. |
3/4 supp. |
1 supp. |
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| Suppository 80 mg |
4 - 6 hours |
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1 supp. |
1-1/2 supp. |
2 supp. |
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Suspension
160 mg/5 ml |
4 - 6 hours |
1.25mL |
2.5mL or
1/2 tsp. |
3.75mL or
3/4 tsp. |
5mL or
1 tsp. |
7.5mL or
1 1/2 tsp. |
10mL or
2 tsp. |
12.5mL or
2 1/2 tsp.
(3 tsp if
over 72 lbs) |
Do not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours
INFANT 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 or 1/2 tsp.
- 18-23 lbs. 12-23 mo. - 3.75mL or 3/4 tsp.
- 24-35 lbs. 2-3 yr. - 5mL or 1 tsp.
- 36-47 lbs. 4-5 yr. - 7.5mL or 1 1/2 tsp.
- 48-59 lbs. 6-8 yr. - 10mL or 2 tsp.
- 60-85 lbs. 9-11 yr. - 12.5mL or 2 1/2 tsp.or (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.
Suspension 160 mg/5 mL
May Give Every
4 - 6 hours
- 12-17 lbs. 4-11 mo. - 2.5mL or 1/2 tsp.
- 18-23 lbs. 12-23 mo. - 3.75mL or 3/4 tsp.
- 24-35 lbs. 2-3 yr. - 5mL or 1 tsp.
- 36-47 lbs. 4-5 yr. - 7.5mL or 1 1/2 tsp.
- 48-59 lbs. 6-8 yr. - 10mL or 2 tsp.
- 60-85 lbs. 9-11 yr. - 12.5mL or 2 1/2 tsp. (3 tsp if over 72 lbs)