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.)
Children's 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)
Dosages for Acetaminophen medicines for different weights and ages
(Only use under 12 weeks of age at the disrection 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 |
3.75mL |
5mL |
|
|
|
Children's Suspension
160mg/5mL |
4 - 6 hours |
|
|
|
5mL |
7.5mL |
10mL |
12.5mL |
Chewable or
Meltaway Junior
160 mg |
4 - 6 hours |
|
|
|
1 tab. |
1.5 tab. |
2 tab. |
2 1/2 tabs
(3 tabs 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.)
Children's 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)
