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 | Syrup | Chewable | Chewable 160mg | Tablet | Tablet 500mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6-11 lbs | 1.25 mL | ---- | ---- | ---- | ---- |
12-17 lbs | 2.5 mL | ---- | ---- | ---- | ----- |
18-23 lbs | 3.75 mL | 1.5 tabs | ---- | ---- | ---- |
24-35 lbs | 5 mL | 2 tabs | 1 tab | ---- | ---- |
36-47 lbs | 7.5 mL | 3 tabs | 1.5 tabs | ---- | ---- |
48-59 lbs | 10 mL | 4 tabs | 2 tabs | 1 tab | ---- |
60-71 lbs | 12.5 mL | 5 tabs | 2.5 tabs | 1 tab | ---- |
72-95 lbs | 15 mL | 6 tabs | 3 tabs | 1.5 tabs | 1 tab |
96+ lbs | 20 mL | 8 tabs | 4 tabs | 2 tabs | 1 tab |