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) Being Discontinued |
Children's Tylenol Suspension (160mg/5mL) |
Tylenol Chewable (80 mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
6-11 lbs |
0.4 mL |
1/4 tsp or 1.25 mL |
|
|
12-17 lbs |
0.8 mL |
1/2 tsp or 2.5mL |
|
|
18-23 lbs |
1.2 mL |
3/4 tsp or 3.75mL |
|
|
24-35 lbs |
1.6 mL |
1 tsp or 5mL |
2 tabs |
|
36-47 lbs |
|
1 1/2 tsp |
3 tabs |
|
48-59 lbs |
|
2 tsp |
4 tabs |
|
60-71 lbs |
|
2 1/2 tsp |
5 tabs |
|
72-95 lbs |
|
3 tsp |
6 tabs |
