ACETAMINOPHEN DOSAGE (FOR FEVER AND PAIN) |
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| 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 | 1 1/2 | 2 | tabs |
| Adult 500 mg. tablets | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1 | 1 | tabs |
INDICATIONS: Treatment of fever and pain.
Table Notes:
- AGE LIMIT: Don't use under 12 weeks 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). EXCEPTION: Fever starting within 24 hours of immunization if child is 8 weeks of age or older. Avoid multi-ingredient products in children under 6 years of age (Reason: FDA recommendations 1/2008).
- 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 every 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 recommendations 10/2007).
Disclaimer: This information is not intended be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.
