Acetaminophen
Dosages for Acetaminophen medicines for different weights and ages
(Only use under 12 weeks of age at the disrection of your provider.)
Do not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours
| Medicine | May Give Every | 6-10 lbs. | 11-13 lbs. | 14-20 lbs. | 21-30 lbs. | 31-40 lbs. | 41-50 lbs. | 51-60 lbs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFANT CONCENTRATION (Suspension) 160mg/5mL | 4 hours as needed | 1/4 tsp (1.25mL) | 2 mL | 1/2 tsp (2.5mL) | 4mL | 1 1/4 tsp (6.25mL) | 1 1/2 tsp. (7.25mL) | 2 tsp. (10mL) |
| Chewable or Meltaway Junior 160 mg | 4 hours as needed | - | - | - | - | 1 tablet | 1.5 tablets | 2 tablets |
| Chewable or Meltaway 80 mg tablets | 4 hours as needed | - | - | 1 tablet | 1.5 - 1.75 tablets | 2.5 tablets | 3 tablets | 4 tablets |
| Suppository 120 mg | 4 hours as needed | |||||||
| Suppository 325 mg | 4 hours as needed | |||||||
| Suppository 80 mg | 4 hours as needed | |||||||
| Suspension 160 mg/5 ml | 4 hours as needed |
Customized from Acetaminophen v0.1 7/8/2025
