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Tylenol (Acetaminophen)

Age range: 12 weeks and older unless directed by a provider
(a fever in a child under 12 weeks of age that is not caused by vaccines needs a medical evaluation)

Use: fevers or pain

Frequency: every 4-6 hours (no more than 5 times a day)

 It is dosed based on weight, see below for appropriate dosing. If you have questions, just give us a call!

Remember, dosing syringes are more accurate than other methods of measurement

Child's Weight (pounds)
6-11 lbs
12-17 lbs
18-23 lbs
24-35 lbs
36-47 lbs
48-59 lbs
60-71 lbs
72-95 lbs
96+ lbs
Syrup (160mg/5ml)
1.25 mL
2.5 mL
3.75 mL
5 mL
7.5 mL
10 mL
12.5 mL
15 mL
20 mL
Chewable
(80 mg)
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1.5 tabs
2 tabs
3 tabs
4 tabs
5 tabs
6 tabs
8 tabs
Adult 
(325 mg)
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1 tab
1 tab
1.5 tab
2 tabs
Chewable (160 mg)
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1 tab
1.5 tabs
2 tabs
2.5 tabs
3 tabs
4 tabs
Adult 
(500 mg)
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1 tab
1 tab
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