Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Dosages for Acetaminophen medicines for different weights and ages

Dosages for Acetaminophen medicines for different weights and ages
(Only use under 12 weeks of age at the discretion of your provider.)

Do not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours

Medicine	May Give Every	10-11 lbs. 2-3 mo.	12-17 lbs. 4-11 mo.	18-23 lbs. 12-23 mo.	24-35 lbs. 2-3 yr.	36-47 lbs. 4-5 yr.	48-59 lbs. 6-8 yr.	60-85 lbs. 9-11 yr.
NEW INFANT CONCENTRATION (Suspension) Check Bottle! 160mg/5mL	4-6 hours	1.25mL	2.5mL 1/2 tsp.	3.75mL 3/4 tsp.	5mL 1 tsp.	7.5mL 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	-	-	-	-	-	2 tab	2 1/2 tabs (3 tabs. if over 72 lbs)
Chewable or Meltaway 80 mg tablets	4-6 hours	-	-	-	2 tab.	3 tab.	4 tab.	5 tab. (6 tab. if over 72 lbs)
OLD INFANT CONCENTRATION (Drops) Check Bottle! 80 mg/0.8 mL*	4-6 hours	1/2 dppr. 0.4mL	1 dppr. 0.8mL	1 1/2 dppr 1.2mL	2 dppr. 1.6mL	-	-	-
Suppository 120 mg	4-6 hours	-	-	1 supp.	1-1/2 supp.	-	-	-
Suppository 325 mg	4-6 hours	-	-	-	1/2 supp.	3/4 supp.	1 supp.	-
Suppository 80 mg	4-6 hours	-	1 supp.	1-1/2 supp.	2 supp.	-	-	-
Suspension 160 mg/5 ml	4-6 hours	1.25mL	1.25mL 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)