Acetaminophen Dosing For Infants And Children
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1ACETAMINOPHEN DOSING
FOR INFANTS AND CHILDREN
It is important to always read and follow the label each time you give medicine to your child.
This guide will help you give your child the right amount of acetaminophen. If possible, use weight
to dose your child; otherwise, use age.
Use formulations
made for infants and children, not adult
1.25
mL
products
Always use the
2.5
mL
measured dosing
1.25
3.75
mL
mL
Dose by weight
(preferred) or age, according to the instructions
device
5
2.5
mL
mL
on the medicine label or from your child’s healthcare provider
(oral syringe or
3.75
mL
plastic cup) that came
Put all medicine up and away
5
mL
with the medicine
and out of sight after every use to avoid accidental ingestion by
curious children
INFANTS’
CHILDREN’S
CHILDREN’S
CHILDREN AND JUNIOR’S
CHILD’S WEIGHT
ACETAMINOPHEN
ACETAMINOPHEN
ACETAMINOPHEN
ACETAMINOPHEN
AND AGE
SUSPENSION LIQUID
SUSPENSION LIQUID
TABLETS – 80 MG
TABLETS – 160 MG
160 MG/5 ML
160 MG/5 ML
UNDER 2 YEARS
If your child is under 2 years of age, be sure to ask your healthcare provider for the right dose.
1.25
mL
2.5
mL
3.75
mL
5
24-35 LBS
mL
2 tablets
1 tablets
5 mL (1tsp)
5 mL (1 tsp)
2-3 YEARS
1.25
mL
2.5
mL
3.75
mL
36-47 LBS
5
mL
7.5 mL (1 1/2 tsp)
3 tablets
1-1/2 tablets
4-5 YEARS
1.25
mL
2.5
mL
3.75
mL
48-59 LBS
5
mL
10 mL (2 tsp)
6-8 YEARS
4 tablets
2 tablets
ask a
healthcare
provider
1.25
mL
2.5
mL
3.75
mL
60-71 LBS
5
mL
9-10 YEARS
12.5 mL (2 1/2 tsp)
5 tablets
2-1/2 tablets
1.25
mL
2.5
mL
3.75
mL
72-95 LBS
5
mL
11 YEARS
15 mL (3 tsp)
6 tablets
3 tablets
LIQUIDS:
In 2011, manufacturers standardized the concentration of infants and children’s single-ingredient
liquid acetaminophen products. The current standard concentration on liquid products is 160 mg/5 ml.
In order to align with the liquid concentration, in 2017 the makers of Children’s TYLENOL
CHEWABLES:
®
began transitioning to a single strength of 160 mg chewables in the U.S. (now called “Children’s TYLENOL
”).
®
While 80 mg Children’s TYLENOL
tablets tablets will no longer be sold, there are still some chewable products
®
on shelves and in medicine cabinets at the 80 mg strength. All pediatric acetaminophen products currently on
the market can continue to be used as labeled.
Ask your healthcare provider if you have any questions and always read and follow the label of the
specific medicine you are using.
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