NOTE: New Concentration for Infants. In accordance with FDA recommendations, acetaminophen manufacturers have changed the concentration of infant acetaminophen from 80mg/0.8ml to 160mg/5ml. Be aware that there may be both the old and new concentrations of infant’s acetaminophen products available in stores and in medicine cabinets. The pediatric acetaminophen products currently on the market can continue to be used as labeled. Be sure to check the label or contact our office should you have questions.
NOTE: AGE LIMIT. Don’t use under 12 weeks of age.
| (OLD) Infant’s Concentrated Drops * 80mg/0.8mL |
(NEW) Infant’s Suspension Children’s Suspension Liquid 160mg/5mL |
Children’s Soft Chewable Tablets 80mg each |
Junior Strength Chewable Tablets 160mg each |
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| Weight | Age | Dropperful (Use dropper) |
Teaspoon | Tablet | Tablet |
| 6-11 lbs | 0-3 mos | Call office | Call office | ||
| 12-17 lbs | 4-11 mos | Call office | Call office | ||
| 18-23 lbs | 12-23 mos | 1.2 mL | ¾ tsp. (3.75 ml) |
1½ | |
| 24-35 lbs | 2-3 yrs | 1.6 mL | 1 tsp. (5 mL) |
2 | 1 |
| 36-47 lbs | 6-8 yrs | 2 tsp. | 4 | 2 | |
| 48-59 lbs | 6-8 yrs | 2 tsp. | 4 | 2 ½ | |
| 60-71 lbs | 9-10 yrs | 2½ | 5 | 2½ | |
| 72-95 lbs | 11 yrs | 3 tsp. | 6 | 3 | |
| 96 lbs & over | 12 yrs | 8 | 4 | ||
Please note: One dose lasts 4 hours. Do not give >5 doses in 24 hours.