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Giving the wrong amount, or dose, of medicine is one of the biggest problems parents have when giving acetaminophen to children. The tables* below can help you figure out the right amount to give. (Find a print-friendly version here .) Use your child’s weight to decide on the right amount to give.
View our Children’s and Infant’s Tylenol® dosing chart. Find the recommended pediatric acetaminophen dosage by weight & age for safe pain & fever relief for your child.
Find the correct dosage of Tylenol (Acetaminophen) to give your child based on weight and age using the St. Louis Children's Hospital Acetaminophen child dosage chart.
Detailed Acetaminophen dosage information for adults and children. Includes dosages for Pain and Fever; plus renal, liver and dialysis adjustments.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosing Chart Give every 4-6 hours as needed, no more than 5 times in 24 hours. Do not use under age 3 months unless advised by your clinician.
This guide will help you give your child the right amount of medicine to help them feel better, faster. When possible, use your child’s weight to find the right dose. If not, use age to determine the right amount. Never give your child more than 5 doses in 24 hours and ask your family doctor or pediatrician which product is right for your child.
Proper Dosing of Liquids and Tablets. Children's acetaminophen can be taken as liquid or chewable tablet. If your child is under age 2 years, check with your health care provider before giving your child acetaminophen. To give the correct dose, you will need to know your child's weight.
Infants' and children's liquid acetaminophen have the same concentration: 160 mg per 5 ml. (They are both labeled "oral suspension.") The only difference is that the infant version comes with a syringe and the children's version comes with a cup. Check the strength of the product.
Use these dosage guides for infants and children younger than 12 years old. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is a pain reliever/fever reducer used for the temporary relief of: minor aches and pains due to the common cold, flu, headache, sore throat and toothache.
Remember to read labels carefully, double check the concentration and dose before giving it to your child and ask for help from your pediatrician or pharmacist if needed. Acetaminophen dosing should not exceed more than every 4 hours or 5 doses in a 24-hour period.