Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen is the main ingredient in Tylenol. It is used as a pain reliever and fever reducer. It should NOT be used in children under 2 months of age. If your child requires acetaminophen for longer than three days, please contact the office.
The following products can be used every 4- 6 hours as needed:
| Weight (lbs) |
Infant Tylenol Drops (80mg/0.8ml) |
Children's Tylenol Suspension (160mg/5ml) |
Tylenol Chewable (80 mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
