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Tylenol / Acetaminophen Dosages for different weights and ages

(Do not use under 2 months of age. Please reach out to our office.)

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.
NEW INFANT CONCENTRATION (Suspension) Check Bottle! 160mg/5mL	4-6 hours	1.25 mL	2.5 mL or 1/2 tsp.	3.75 mL or 3/4 tsp.	5 mL or 1 tsp.	7.5 mL or 1 1/2 tsp.	10 mL	12.5 mL or 2 1/2 tsp. (3 tsp. if over 72 lbs)
Chewable or Meltaway Junior 160 mg	4-6 hours	-	-	-	-	-	2 tabs	2 1/2 tabs (3 tabs if over 72 lbs)
Chewable or Meltaway 80 mg tablets	4-6 hours	-	-	-	2 tabs	3 tabs	4 tabs	5 tabs (6 tabs 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.	-	-	-
Suspension 160mg/5mL	4-6 hours	1.25 mL	1.25 mL or 1/2 tsp.	3.75 mL or 3/4 tsp.	5 mL or 1 tsp.	7.5 mL or 1-1/2 tsp.	10 mL or 2 tsp.	12.5 mL or 2-1/2 tsp. (3 tsp if over 72 lbs)