Acetominophen Dosage Chart

Give every 4-6 hours, as needed, and not more than five times in 24 hours unless directed by a health care professional.

Weight Age

Infant Oral Suspension : Concentration 160mg=5mL

5mL=1 teaspoon

Children's Suspension

160mg=5mL

5mL=1 teaspoon

Children's Tablets

1tablet=80mg

Junior Strength

1 tablet=160mg

6-11 pounds 0-3 months

only to be given if directed
by a health care professional
(see above)

12-17 pounds 4-11 months 2.5 mL 1/2 teaspoon (80mg)
18-23 pounds 12-23 months 3.75 mL 3/4 teaspoon (120mg)
24-35 pounds 2-3 years 5 mL 1 teaspoon (160mg) 2 tablets
36-47 pounds 4-5 years 1 1/2 teaspoons (240mg) 3 tablets
48-59 pounds 6-8 years 2 teaspoons (320mg) 4 tablets 2 tablets
60-71 pounds 9-10 years 2 1/2 teaspoons (400mg) 5 tablets 2.5 tablets
72-95 pounds 11 years 3 teaspoons (480mg) 6 tablets 3 tablets

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