ACETAMINOPHEN DOSAGE (FOR FEVER AND PAIN)


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Child's weight more than (pounds)	7	14	21	28	42	56	84	112	lbs
Total amount (mg)	40	80	120	160	240	325	480	650	mg
Drops 80 mg/dropper	½	1	1½	2	3	--	--	--	dropper
Syrup: 160 mg/5 ml (1 tsp)	--	½	¾	1	1½	2	2½	4	tsp
Chewable 80 mg tablets	--	--	1½	2	3	4	5-6	8	tabs
Chewable 160mg tablets	--	--	--	1	1½	2	3	4	tabs
Adult 325 mg tablets	--	--	--	--	--	1	1-1½	2	tabs

· Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol) Dosage: determine by finding your child's weight in the top row of the dosage table.
· Adult dose 650 mg.
· Repeat every 4-6 hours as needed. Don't give more than 5 times a day.
· Note: Acetaminophen also comes in 80, 120, 325, and 650 mg suppositories (the rectal dose is the same as the dosage given by mouth).
· Don't use under 3 months of age (reason: fever during the first 12 weeks of life needs to be documented in a medical setting and if present, your infant needs a complete evaluation).

Disclaimer: This information is not intended be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.
Pediatric HouseCall Online. Copyright © 2000-2003 Barton Schmitt, M.D.FAAP
Reviewed 8/2003
Revised 8/2003

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