Acetaminophen for fever and pain

ACETAMINOPHEN DOSAGE (FOR FEVER AND PAIN)
Child's weight more than (pounds)	7	14	21	28	42	56	84	112	lbs
Total Amount (mg)	40	80	120	160	240	325	480	650	mg
Infant Drops 80 mg/0.8 ml	0.4	0.8	1.2	1.6	2.4	--	--	--	ml
Syrup: 160 mg/5 ml (1 tsp)	--	½	¾	1	1½	2	2½	4	tsp
Chewable 80 mg. tablets	--	--	1½	2	3	4	5-6	8	tabs
Chewable 160 mg. tablets	--	--	--	1	1½	2	3	4	tabs
Adult 325 mg. tablets	--	--	--	--	1	1	1?	2	tabs

Acetaminophen (eg Tylenol) Dosage: determine by finding your child's weight in the top row of the dosage table.
Adult dose 650 mg
Repeat every 4-6 hours as needed. Don't give more than 5 times a day.
Note: Acetaminophen also comes in c, onary80, 120, 325 and 650 mg suppositories (the rectal dose is the same as the dosage given by mouth).
Don't use under 3 months of age (Reason: fever during the first 12 weeks of life needs to be documented in a medical setting and if present, your infant needs a complete evaluation.)

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