Acetaminophen
Dosages for Acetaminophen medicines for different weights
(Do not use under 3 months of age at the direction of your provider.)
Do not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours
| Medicine | May Give Every | 6-10 lbs. | 11-16 lbs. | 17-21 lbs. | 22-32 lbs. | 33-43 lbs. | 44-54 lbs. | 55-65 lbs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant and Children's (Suspension) 160 mg/5mL | 4-6 hours | 1.25mL | 2.5mL | 3.75mL | 5mL | 7.5mL | 10mL | 12.5mL |
| Chewable or Meltaway Junior 160 mg | 4-6 hours | - | - | - | - | - | 2 tab | 2 1/2 tabs (3 tabs. if over 72 lbs) |
| Chewable or Meltaway 80 mg tablets | 4-6 hours | - | - | - | 2 tab. | 3 tab. | 4 tab. | 5 tab. (6 tab. if over 72 lbs) |
| 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. | - |
| Suppository 80 mg | 4-6 hours | - | 1 supp. | 1-1/2 supp. | 2 supp. | - | - | - |
Customized from Acetaminophen v0.1 7/8/2025
