Hatch Pediatrics | Dosing Chart Acetaminophen

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Acetaminophen Doses for Children

Brand names: Tylenol and others. This medicine is used for fever and pain relief. It can be given every 4 hours.

Child's Weight & Dose	Infant Oral Suspension 160 mg per 5 mL (teaspoon)	Children's Oral Suspension 160 mg per 5 mL (teaspoon)	Children's Strength Chewable Tablets 160 mg per tablet	Regular Strength Tablets or Capsules 325 mg per tablet or capsule
6 to 11 pounds (40 mg)	1.25 mL	1.25 mL	-	-
12 to 17 pounds (80 mg)	2.5 mL	2.5 mL	-	-
18 to 23 pounds (120 mg)	3.75 mL	3.75 mL	-	-
24 to 35 pounds (160 mg)	5 mL	5 mL	1 tablet	½ tablet
36 to 47 pounds (240 mg)	-	7.5 mL	1½ tablets	¾ tablet
48 to 59 pounds (320 - 325 mg)	-	10 mL	2 tablets	1 tablet
60 to 71 pounds (400 mg)	-	12.5 mL	2½ tablets	1¼ tablets
72 to 95 pounds (480 mg)	-	15 mL	3 tablets	1½ tablets
96 pounds and up (640 - 650 mg)	-	-	4 tablets	2 tablets

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