Acetaminophen

Dosages for Acetaminophen medicines for different weights and ages

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

May give every 6 hours with a max of 4 doses in 24 hours

Medicine May Give Every 6-11 lbs. 12-17 lbs. . 18-23 lbs. 24-35 lbs. 36-39 lbs. 40-44 lbs. 45-48lbs. 49-53lbs. 54-57lbs. 58-62lbs 63-66lbs 67-71lbs 72-75lbs 76-80lbs 81-84lbs 85-88lbs 89lbs and up
Infant Oral Suspension 160/5mL 6 hours 1.25 mL 2.5mL 3.75mL 5mL 8 mL 9mL 10mL 11mL 12mL 13mL 14mL 15mL 16mL 17mL 18mL 19mL 20mL
Chewable or Meltaway 80mg 6 hours - - - 2 tab. 3 tab. 3 tab 4 tab 4 tab 5 tab 5 tab 5 tab 6 tab 6 tab 7 tab 7 tab 7 tab 8 tab
Chewable or Meltaway 160 mg 6 hours - - - 1 tab 1.5 tab 1.5 tab 2 tb 2 tb 2.5 tab 2.5 tab 2.5 tab 3 tab 3 tab 3.5 tab 3.5 tab 3.5 tab 4 tab
Suppository 80 mg 6 hours - 1 supp. 1-1/2 supp. 2 supp. - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Suppository 120 mg 6 hours - - 1 supp. 1-1/2 supp. - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Suppository 325 mg 6 hours - - - 1/2 supp. 3/4 supp. 1 supp. - - - - - - - - - -

Customized from Acetaminophen v0.1 7/8/2025