Acetaminophen reduces fever and relieves pain. Typical uses include fevers, immunizations, teething, earaches, bruises, headaches, etc. Please notify us prior to using Tylenol for babies under 2 months of age.
Acetaminophen is available in the following forms:
- Infant drops (80mg/0.8 ml) Note: 0.8 ml = 1 dropper
- Children’s liquid (160mg/5ml) Note: 5 ml = 1 tsp
- Chewable tablets (80mg)
- Junior strength tablets (160mg)
- Rectal suppository (80mg, 120mg, 325mg)
Note: Tylenol suppositories can be used if the child is vomiting or is very resistant to taking medicine by mouth. The suppositories can be cut-up to get the proper dose.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosing Chart
May give acetaminophen dose every 4 – 6 hours:
| Weight | Tylenol Milligram Dosage |
Tylenol Infant drops 80mg/0.8ml |
Tylenol Children’s liquid 160mg/5ml |
Tylenol Chewables 80mg each |
Tylenol Junior 160mg each |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 – 8 lbs | 40 mg | ½ dropper (0.4 ml) | ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) | N/A | N/A |
| 9 – 11 lbs | 60 mg | ¾ dropper (0.6 ml) | ⅓ tsp (1.875 ml) | N/A | N/A |
| 12 – 17 lbs | 80 mg | 1 dropper (0.8 ml) | ½ tsp (2.5 ml) | N/A | N/A |
| 18 – 23 lbs | 120 mg | 1 ½ dropper (1.2 ml) | 3/4 tsp (3.75 ml) | N/A | N/A |
| 24 – 35 lbs | 160 mg | 2 droppers (1.6 ml) | 1 tsp (5 ml) | 2 tablets | 1 tablet |
| 36 – 47 lbs | 240 mg | 3 droppers (2.4 ml) | 1 ½ tsp (7.5 ml) | 3 tablets | 1 ½ tablet |
| 48 – 59 lbs | 320 mg | N/A | 2 tsp (10 ml) | 4 tablets | 2 tablets |
| 60 – 71 lbs | 400 mg | N/A | 2 ½ tsp (12.5 ml) | 5 tablets | 2 ½ tablets |
| 72 – 95 lbs | 500 mg | N/A | 3 tsp (15 ml) | 6 tablets | 3 tablets |
Please remember to keep all medications out of your child’s reach at all times.
