Acetaminophen is the main ingredient in Tylenol and Tempra. It is
used as a pain reliever and fever reducer. It should NOT be used in children
under 2 months of age.
The following products can be used every 4- 6 hours as needed:
|
Weight
(lbs.) |
Infant
Tylenol Drops |
Children's
Tylenol |
Tylenol
|
| 6-12 lbs. | 0.4 ml | 1/4 tsp. | .. |
| 13-17 lbs. | 0.8 ml | 1/2 tsp. | one tab |
| 18-23 lbs. | 1.2 ml | 3/4 tsp. | 1 1/2 tabs |
| 24-35 lbs. | 1.6 ml | 1 tsp. | 2 tabs |
| 36-47 lbs. | .. | 1 1/2 tsp | 3 tabs |
| 48-59 lbs | .. | 2 tsp. | 4 tabs |
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