Lovenheim Pediatrics

Medicine Dosages

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

*For single concentration. Be aware that there may be both the old and new concentrations of infants’ acetaminophen products available in stores and in medicine cabinets. The pediatric acetaminophen products currently on the market can continue to be used as labeled. Be sure to check the label or contact our office should you have questions.
 
  • DOSE: Every 6-8 hours as needed. DO NOT GIVE MORE THAN 5 DOSES IN 24 HOURS.
  • Read and follow the label on all TYLENOL products
  • Do NOT use with any other product containing acetaminophen
  • Use only the dosing device that comes with a specific product
  • All Infants' TYLENOL and Children's TYLENOL Oral Suspension products have the same acetaminophen concentration (160 mg/5 mL) Use only as directed.
  • If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age.
Dosages for Acetaminophen medicines for different weights and ages
(Only use under 12 weeks of age at the disrection of your provider.)
Medicine Name May Give Every  6-11 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. 
All Medicines Do not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours
INFANT
CONCENTRATION
(Suspension)
160mg/5mL
4 - 6 hours 1.25mL 2.5mL
1/2 tsp.
3.75mL
3/4 tsp
5mL
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)
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 over
72 lbs.) 
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 2.5mL 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) 
 
  • DOSE: Every 6-8 hours as needed. DO NOT GIVE MORE THAN 5 DOSES IN 24 HOURS.
  • Read and follow the label on all TYLENOL products
  • Do NOT use with any other product containing acetaminophen
  • Use only the dosing device that comes with a specific product
  • All Infants' TYLENOL and Children's TYLENOL Oral Suspension products have the same acetaminophen concentration (160 mg/5 mL) Use only as directed.
  • If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age.

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.)
 

Chewable or Meltaway
80 mg tablets

May Give Every 4 - 6 hours
  • 24-35 lbs. 2-3 yr. - 2 tab.
  • 36-47 lbs. 4-5 yr. - 3 tab.
  • 48-59 lbs. 6-8 yr. - 4 tab.
  • 60-85 lbs. 9-11 yr. - 5 tab. (6 tab over 72 lbs.)
 

Suppository 120 mg

May Give Every 4 - 6 hours
  • 18-23 lbs. 12-23 mo. - 1 supp.
  • 24-35 lbs. 2-3 yr. - 1-1/2 supp.


Suppository 325 mg

May Give Every 4 - 6 hours
  • 24-35 lbs. 2-3 yr. - 1/2 supp.
  • 36-47 lbs. 4-5 yr. - 3/4 supp.
  • 48-59 lbs. 6-8 yr. - 1 supp.
 

Suppository 80 mg

May Give Every 4 - 6 hours
  • 12-17 lbs. 4-11 mo. - 1 supp.
  • 18-23 lbs. 12-23 mo. - 1 1/2 supp.
  • 24-35 lbs. 2-3 yr. - 2 supp.
 

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)
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