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Acetaminophen dosage (for fever and pain)

Child's weight more than 12 18 24 36 48 73 97 lbs
(pounds)

Total amount (mg) 80 120 160 240 325 500 650 mg

Infant Drops 80 mg/0.8 ml 0.8 1.2 1.6 2.4 -- -- -- ml

Syrup: 160 mg/5 ml (1 tsp) 0.5 .75 1 1.5 2 3 4 tsp

Chewable 80 mg tablets -- 1.5 2 3 4 6 8 tab

Chewable 160 mg tablets -- -- 1 1.5 2 3 4 tab

Adult 325 mg tablets -- -- -- -- 1 1.5 2 tab

Acetaminophen Dosage (e.g. Tylenol ®) : 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. Do not exceed 5 doses within a 24 hour period.
Note: Acetaminophen also comes in 80, 120, 325, and 650 mg suppositories.
Do not 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).
Do not use if patient has active liver disease.
Acetaminophen is the preferred drug for treatment of fever and pain.
Many people have few, if any, side effects. However, if you are taking acetaminophen and develop severe vomiting, diarrhea, or yellow eyes, contact your physician.