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 | 6-11 lbs. | 12-17 lbs. | 18-23 lbs. | 24-35 lbs. | 36-47 lbs. | 48-59 lbs. | 60-71 lbs. | 72-95 lbs. | 96 lbs. and over |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant/Child Concentration (Suspension) 160 mg/5mL | 4-6 hours | 1.25mL | 2.5mL | 3.75mL | 5mL | 7.5mL | 10mL | 12.5mL | 15mL | 20mL |
| Chewable or Meltaway Junior 160 mg | 4-6 hours | - | - | - | 1 tablet | 1 and 1/2 tablets | 2 tablets | 2 and 1/2 tablets | 3 tablets | - |
| Suppository 80mg | 4-6 hours | - | 1 supp. | 1 and 1/2 supp. | 2 supp. | - | - | - | - | - |
| Suppository 120 mg | 4-6 hours | - | - | 1 supp. | 1-1/2 supp. | - | - | - | - | - |
| Suppository 325 mg | 4-6 hours | - | - | - | 1/2 supp. | 3/4 supp. | 1 supp. | 1 supp. | 1 supp. | - |
| Regular strength 325 mg tablets | 4-6 hours | - | - | - | - | - | 1 tablet | 1 tablet | 1 tablet | 2 tablets |
Customized from Acetaminophen v0.1 7/8/2025