Acetaminophen
Dosages for Acetaminophen medicines for different weights and ages
(Do not use under 2 months of age. Please reach out to our office.)
Do not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours
| Medicine | May Give Every | 6-8 lbs. | 9-11 lbs. | 12-17 lbs. | 18-23 lbs. | 24-35 lbs. | 36-47 lbs. | 48-59 lbs. | 60-71 lbs. | 72-95 lbs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tylenol Milligram Dosage | 4-6 hours | 40mg | 60mg | 80mg | 120mg | 160mg | 240mg | 320mg | 400mg | 500mg |
| Old Tylenol Infant Drops 80mg/0.8mL | 4-6 hours | 1/2 dropper or 0.4mL | 3/4 dropper or 0.6mL | 1 dropper or 0.8mL | 1-1/2 dropper or 1.2mL | 2 droppers or 1.6mL | 3 droppers or 2.4mL | - | - | - |
| Tylenol Infant/Children's Liquid 160mg/5mL | 4-6 hours | 1/4 tsp. or 1.25mL | 1/3 tsp. or 1.875mL | 1/2 tsp. or 2.5mL | 3/4 tsp. or 3.75mL | 1 tsp. or 5mL | 1-1/2 tsp. or 7.5mL | 2 tsp. or 10mL | 2-1/2 tsp. or 12.5mL | 3 tsp. or 15mL |
| Tylenol Chewables 80mg each | 4-6 hours | - | - | - | - | 2 tab. | 3 tab. | 4 tab. | 5 tab. | 6 tab. |
| Tylenol Junior 160mg each | 4-6 hours | - | - | - | - | 1 tab. | 1-1/2 tab. | 2 tab. | 2-1/2 tab. | 3 tab. |
*We Do Not Recommend Acetaminophen After Vaccinations.
If It Is Necessary To Give, We Recommend Simultaneously Giving Vitamin C (0-6 Months: 25-50 Mg)
Customized from Acetaminophen v0.1 7/8/2025