Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Dosages for Acetaminophen medicines for different weights and ages
Be very careful and always check the packages to determine the concentration in mg/mL or dose in mg!!!
(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 | 6-11 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension 160mg/5mL | 6 hours | 1.25mL | 2.5mL | 3.75mL | 5mL | 7.5mL | 10mL | 12.5mL |
| Chewable or Meltaway Junior 160 mg | 6 hours | - | - | - | 1 tab | 1.5 tabs | 2 tabs | 2 1/2 tabs |
| Dissolve Packets 160 mg per packet | 6 hours | - | - | - | 1 packet | 1 packet | 2 packets | 2 packets |
These are safe doses.
At times the pediatrician may recommend different doses based on your child's exact weight.
Customized from Acetaminophen v0.1 7/8/2025
