NOTE: New Concentration for Infants. In accordance with FDA recommendations, acetaminophen manufacturers have changed the concentration of infant acetaminophen from 80mg/0.8ml to 160mg/5ml. Be aware that there may be both the old and new concentrations of infants’ acetaminophen products available in stores and in medicine cabinets. The pediatric acetaminophen products currently on the market can continue to be used as labeled. Be sure to check the label or contact our office should you have questions.
Give every 4 to 6 hours as needed. *Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours.
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Weight in pounds (lbs.)
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Syrup:
160 mg/5 ml
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Syrup: 160 mg/1 teaspoon (tsp) |
Chewable 1 tablet= 80 mg
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Jr. strength 1 tablet= 160 mg
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Reg. Strength 1 tablet= 325 mg
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Reg. Strength 1 tablet = 500 mg |
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6-11 lbs. |
1.25 ml | ___ | ___ | ___ | ___ |
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12-17 lbs. |
2.5 ml |
½ teaspoon |
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| 18-23 lbs. | 3.75 ml |
¾ teaspoon |
1 ½ tabs | ___ | ___ |
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| 24-35 lbs. |
5 ml |
1 teaspoon | 2 tablets | 1 tablet | ___ |
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36-47 lbs. |
7.5 ml | 1½ teaspoons | 3 tablets | 1 ½ tablets | ___ | ___ |
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48-59 lbs. |
10 ml | 2 teaspoons | 4 tablets | 2 tablets |
1 tablet |
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60-71 lbs. |
12.5 ml | 2½ teaspoons | 5 tablets | 2½ caplets |
1 tablet |
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72-95 lbs. |
15 ml |
3 teaspoons |
6 tablets |
3 caplets | 1½ tablets |
1 tablet |
| 96+ lbs. | 20 ml | 4 teaspoons | 8 tablets | 4 caplets | 2 tablets |
1 tablet |
Give every 6 to 8 hours as needed. *Do not give more than 4 doses in 24 hours. Only use in children 6 months of age or older.
| Weight in pounds(lbs.) |
Dose (mg) | Infant Drops: 50 mg/1.25 ml |
Liquid: 100 mg /1 teaspoon (tsp) | Liquid: 100 mg/5 milliliters (ml) | Chewable: 50-mg tablets | Junior:100-mg tablets |
Adult: 200-mg tablets |
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12-17 lbs. |
50 mg | 1.25 ml | ½ teaspoon | 2.5 ml | ___ | ___ |
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18-23 lbs. |
75 mg | 1.875 ml | ¾ teaspoon | 4 ml | ___ | ___ |
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24-35 lbs. |
100 mg | 2.5 ml | 1 teaspoon | 5 ml | 2 mg | ___ |
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36-47 lbs. |
150 mg | 3.75 ml | 1½ teaspoons | 7.5 ml | 3 mg | ___ |
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48-59 lbs. |
200 mg | 5 ml | 2 teaspoons | 10 ml | 4 mg | 2 mg |
1 mg |
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60-71 lbs. |
250 mg | ___ | 2 ½ teaspoons | 12.5 ml | 5 mg | 2 ½ mg |
1 mg |
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72-95 lbs. |
300 mg | ___ | 3 teaspoons | 15 ml | 6 mg | 3 mg |
1 ½ mg |
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96+ lbs. |
400 mg | ___ | 4 teaspoons | 20 ml | 8 mg | 4 mg |
2 mg |
* CAUTION: We recommend that you use the dropper or dosage cup that comes with your medicine to avoid over dosage. Dosage recommendations on bottles may vary from the recommendation on these pages. We would like you to use our recommended dosages unless your health care provider has given you a different (usually higher!) dosage. Aspirin should not be given to your child.
We understand how hectic life can be, so it is our goal to make RCC accessible and convenient for your family. We have two offices in the Arlington area. We also offer Saturday hours for your sick child and it is by appointment only. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff works hard to make your visits to our office as smooth as possible.
