Acetaminophen Dosage Table
| Acetaminophen Dosage Table | | Child's weight more than (pounds) | 7 | 14 | 21 | 28 | 42 | 56 | 84 | 112 | lbs | | Total Amount (mg) | 40 | 80 | 120 | 160 | 240 | 325 | 480 | 650 | mg | | Infant Drops 80 mg/0.8 ml | 0.4 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 2.4 | -- | -- | -- | ml | | Syrup: 160 mg/5 ml (1 tsp) | -- | ½ | ¾ | 1 | 1½ | 2 | 2½ | 4 | tsp | | Chewable 80 mg. tablets | -- | -- | 1½ | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5-6 | 8 | tabs | | Chewable 160 mg. tablets | -- | -- | -- | 1 | 1½ | 2 | 3 | 4 | tabs | | Adult 325 mg. tablets | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1 | 1½ | 2 | tabs | | Adult 500 mg. tablets | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1 | 1 | tab |
Indications: Treatment of fever and pain. Table Notes: - DOSAGE: Determine by finding child's weight in the top row of the dosage table
- BRAND NAMES: Tylenol, Feverall (suppositories), generic acetaminophen
- FREQUENCY: Repeat every 4-6 hours as needed. Don't give more than 5 times a day.
- ADULT DOSAGE: 650 mg
- MELTAWAYS: Dissolvable tabs that come in 80 mg and 160 mg (jr. strength)
- SUPPOSITORIES: Acetaminophen also comes in 80, 120, 325 and 650 mg suppositories (the rectal dose is the same as the dosage given by mouth).
- EXTENDED-RELEASE: Avoid 650 mg oral products in children (Reason: they are q 8 hour extended-release)
- PRECAUTIONS: Don't use under 3 months of age (Reason: fever during the first 12 weeks of life needs to be documented in a medical setting and if present, your infant needs a complete evaluation). Avoid multi-ingredient products in children under 6 years of age (Reason: AAP recommendation October 2007).
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Author and Senior Reviewer: Barton D. Schmitt, M.D.
Last Reviewed: 8/1/2007
Last Revised: 8/24/2007
Content Set: Pediatric HouseCalls Online
Copyright 1994-2007 Barton D. Schmitt, M.D.
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