Acetaminophen

Dosages for Acetaminophen medicines for different weights and ages

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

Do not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours

Medicine May Give Every 6-11 lbs. 2-3 mo. 12-17 lbs. 4-11 mo. 18-23 lbs. 12-23 mo. 24-35 lbs. 2-3 yr. 36-47 lbs. 4-5 yr. 48-59 lbs. 6-8 yr. 60-85 lbs. 9-11 yr.
Infant (Oral Suspension) 160 mg/5mL 4-6 hours 1.25 mL 2.5mL 3.75 mL 5mL 7.5mL 10mL 12.5mL (15mL if over 72 lbs)
Chewable or Meltaway Junior 160 mg 4-6 hours - - - 1 tablet 1.5 tabs. 2 tabs.
Chewable or Meltaway 80 mg tablets 4-6 hours - - - 2 tabs. 3 tabs. 4 tabs. 5 tabs (6 tabs. if over 72 lbs)
Suppository 120 mg 4-6 hours - - 1 supp. 1 1/2 supp. - - -
Suppository 325 mg 4-6 hours - - - 1/2 supp. 3/4 supp. 1 supp. -
Suppository 80 mg 4-6 hours - 1 supp. 1 1/2 supp. 2 supp. - - -
Childrens (Oral Suspension) 160 mg/5 ml 4-6 hours - - - 5mL 7.5mL 10mL 12.5mL (15 mL if over 72 lbs)

Customized from Acetaminophen v0.1 7/8/2025