Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Dosages for Acetaminophen medicines for different weights and ages
(Only use under 12 weeks of age at the discretion of your provider.)
Do not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours
| Medicine | May Give Every | 6-11 lbs. 2-3 mo. | 12-17 lbs. 4-11 mo. | 18-23 lbs. 12-23 mo. | 24-35 lbs. 2-3 yr. | 36-47 lbs. 4-5 yr. | 48-59 lbs. 6-8 yr. | 60-85 lbs. 9-11 yr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant/Child Concentration (Suspension) 160 mg/5mL | 4-6 hours | 1.25mL | 2.5mL | 3.75mL | 5mL | 7.5mL | 10mL | 12.5mL (15 |
| 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. | - | - | - |
* CAUTION: We recommend that you use the dropper or dosage cup that comes with your medicine to avoid overdosage. 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.
Customized from Acetaminophen v0.1 7/8/2025
