Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Tempra, Feverall)

Do not give Tylenol to an infant that is less than two months old without first speaking to a physician. If your infant is less than two months old and has a fever >100.4 degrees rectally, call our office immediately.

If your child is over two months of age, you can safely give him or her acetaminophen for fever or discomfort. Do not give Tylenol for more than 72 hours without discussing your child's condition with our office.

Acetaminophen comes in a variety of forms. Infant drops are more concentrated than children's preparations. Therefore, for the same dose of acetaminophen, your child will receive a smaller volume of an infant preparation compared to a children's preparation. PLEASE CHECK THE CONCENTRATION ON YOUR BOTTLE TO KNOW WHICH STRENGTH YOU ARE USING.

Acetaminophen Dosing Chart

Acetaminophen can be dosed safely every 4-6 hours.

1 teaspoon = 5 ml

Weight:	Milligram Dosage	Infant drops 80mg/0.8ml 1 dropper = 0.8ml 1/2 dropper = 0.4ml	Children's liquid 160mg/5ml or Infant Acetominophen 160mg/5ml	Children's soft chews 80mg each	Junior strength Caps or chews 160mg each
5-8 lbs	40mg	1/2 dropper (0.4ml)	1/4 tsp (1.25ml)	N/A	N/A
9-10 lbs	60mg	3/4 dropper (0.6ml)	1/3 tsp (1.8ml)	N/A	N/A
11-16 lbs	80mg	1 dropper (0.8ml)	1/2 tsp (2.5ml)	N/A	N/A
17-21 lbs	120mg	1 1/2 dropper (1.2ml)	3/4 tsp (3.75ml)	N/A	N/A
22-26 lbs	160mg	2 droppers (1.6ml)	1 tsp (5ml)	2 tablets	1 tablet
27-32 lbs	200mg	2 1/2 droppers (2ml)	1 1/4 tsp (6.25ml)	2 1/2 tablets
33-37 lbs	240mg	3 droppers (2.4ml)	1 1/2 tsp (7.5ml)	3 tablets	1 1/2 tablet
38-42 lbs	280mg	3 1/2 droppers (2.8ml)	1 3/4 tsp (8.75ml)	3 1/2 tablets
43-53 lbs	320mg	4 droppers (3.2ml)	2 tsp (10ml)	4 tablets	2 tablets
54-64 lbs	400mg	Use liquid or tablets	2 1/2 tsp(12.5ml)	5 tablets	2 1/2 tablets
65-75 lbs	480mg		3 tsp (15ml)	6 tablets	3 tablets
76-86 lbs	560mg		3 1/2 tsp (17.5ml)	7 tablets	3 1/2 tablets
87-95 lbs	640mg		4 tsp (20ml)	8 tablets	4 tablets
> 95 lbs	Give	Adult	Dosage

Dosing chart for Acetaminophen suppositories

You will notice these doses tend to be a little higher than if given orally. This is safe for two reasons:

1. Suppositories are absorbed less consistently than an oral dose.
2. Suppositories are meant for short-term use (just while your child can't tolerate oral intake) and giving a little higher dose for one day will not be harmful.

Doses are every 4-6 hours

Weight:	Suppository 120mg each	Suppository 325mg each
12-17lbs	1 suppository
18-23lbs	1 1/2 suppository
24-37lbs	2 suppositories
38-60lbs		1 suppository
61-90lbs		1 1/2 suppository
>90lbs		2 suppositories