How many mg of acetaminophen for child
TYLENOL® Dosing Guidelines | TYLENOL® Professional
Use these materials to guide proper dosage for TYLENOL® and MOTRIN® pediatric products
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- Infants’ TYLENOL® Oral Suspension
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- Children’s TYLENOL® Cold + Cough + Runny Nose Oral Suspension
- Children’s TYLENOL® Cold + Cough + Sore Throat Oral Suspension
- Children’s TYLENOL® Cold + Flu Oral Suspension
- Infants’ MOTRIN® Concentrated Drops
- Children’s MOTRIN® Oral Suspension
- Children’s MOTRIN® Chewables
When pediatric patients have pain or fever, caregivers may turn to you with questions about dosing medicine safely—especially if it’s the first time. Infants’ and children's medicines are formulated to deliver the right amount of medicine to little patients. Dosage information for children under 2 years of age is available to healthcare professionals to share with caregivers.
Remind them to always read and follow the product label and use ONLY 1 medicine containing the same active ingredient at a time. Only the dosing device (dosing syringe or dosing cup) provided with the product should be used to measure the proper amount of medicine. Do NOT use more than one product containing acetaminophen at the same time.
| Pain & Fever Infants’ TYLENOL® Oral Suspension | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| DOSE: Repeat every 4 hours as needed. Do NOT give more than 5 doses in 24 hours. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age. | |||
| ACTIVE INGREDIENT Acetaminophen 160 mg (in each 5 mL) | WEIGHT & AGE WEIGHT, AGE & DOSE | DOSE | |
| Under 2 years | Log in to View | ||
| 24-35 lbs2-3 years | 5 mL | ||
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mL = milliliter
All Infants’ and Children’s TYLENOL® products have the same strength of acetaminophen: 160 mg (in each 5 mL, tablet, or powder).
| Pain & Fever Children’s TYLENOL® Oral Suspension | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| DOSE: Repeat every 4 hours as needed. Do NOT give more than 5 doses in 24 hours. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age. | |||
| ACTIVE INGREDIENT Acetaminophen 160 mg (in each 5 mL) | WEIGHT WEIGHT, AGE & DOSE | AGE | DOSE |
| 24-35 lbs | 2-3 years | 5 mL | |
| 36-47 lbs | 4-5 years | 7.5 mL | |
| 48-59 lbs | 6-8 years | 10 mL | |
| 60-71 lbs | 9-10 years | 12.5 mL | |
| 72-95 lbs | 11 years | 15 mL | |
| Available in:
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mL = milliliter
All Infants’ and Children’s TYLENOL® products have the same strength of acetaminophen: 160 mg (in each 5 mL, tablet, or powder).
| Pain & Fever Children’s TYLENOL® Chewables | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| DOSE: Repeat every 4 hours as needed. Do NOT give more than 5 doses in 24 hours. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age. | |||
| ACTIVE INGREDIENT Acetaminophen 160 mg (in each chewable tablet) | WEIGHT WEIGHT, AGE & DOSE | AGE | DOSE |
| 24-35 lbs | 2-3 years | 1 tablet | |
| 36-47 lbs | 4-5 years | 1 ½ tablets | |
| 48-59 lbs | 6-8 years | 2 tablets | |
| 60-71 lbs | 9-10 years | 2 ½ tablets | |
| 72-95 lbs | 11 years | 3 tablets | |
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mL = milliliter
All Infants’ and Children’s TYLENOL® products have the same strength of acetaminophen: 160 mg (in each 5 mL, tablet, or powder).
Have questions about the recent dosage updates to Children’s TYLENOL® Chewables? Read common FAQs.
| Pain & Fever Children’s TYLENOL® Dissolve Packs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| DOSE: Repeat every 4 hours as needed. Do NOT give more than 5 doses in 24 hours. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age. | |||
| ACTIVE INGREDIENT Acetaminophen 160 mg (in each powder) | WEIGHT WEIGHT, AGE & DOSE | AGE | DOSE |
| Under 48 lbs | Under 6 years | Do not use | |
| 48-59 lbs | 6-8 years | 2 powders | |
| 60-71 lbs | 9-10 years | 2 powders | |
| 72-95 lbs | 11 years | 3 powders | |
| Available in:
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mL = milliliter
All Infants’ and Children’s TYLENOL® products have the same strength of acetaminophen: 160 mg (in each 5 mL, tablet, or powder).
| Fever, Cold & Cough Children’s TYLENOL® Cold + Cough + Runny Nose Oral Suspension | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| DOSE: Repeat every 4 hours as needed. Do NOT give more than 5 doses in 24 hours. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age. | |||
| ACTIVE INGREDIENTS Acetaminophen 160 mg (in each 5 mL) Chlorpheniramine maleate 1 mg (in each 5 mL) Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg (in each 5 mL) | WEIGHT WEIGHT, AGE & DOSE* | AGE | DOSE* |
| Under 36 lbs | Under 4 years | Do not use | |
| 36-47 lbs | 4-5 years | Do not use unless | |
| 48-95 lbs | 6-11 years | 10 mL | |
| Available in:
*Or as directed by a doctor. | |||
mL = milliliter
All Infants’ and Children’s TYLENOL® products have the same strength of acetaminophen: 160 mg (in each 5 mL, tablet, or powder).
| Fever, Cold & Cough Children’s TYLENOL® Cold + Cough + Sore Throat Oral Suspension | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| DOSE: Repeat every 4 hours as needed. Do NOT give more than 5 doses in 24 hours. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age. | |||
| ACTIVE INGREDIENTS Acetaminophen 160 mg (in each 5 mL) Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg (in each 5 mL) | WEIGHT WEIGHT, AGE & DOSE* | AGE | DOSE* |
| Under 36 lbs | Under 4 years | Do not use | |
| 36-47 lbs | 4-5 years | 5 mL | |
| 48-95 lbs | 6-11 years | 10 mL | |
| Available in:
*Or as directed by a doctor. | |||
mL = milliliter
All Infants’ and Children’s TYLENOL® products have the same strength of acetaminophen: 160 mg (in each 5 mL, tablet, or powder).
| Fever, Cold & Flu Children’s TYLENOL® Cold + Flu Oral Suspension | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| DOSE: Repeat every 4 hours as needed. Do NOT give more than 5 doses in 24 hours. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age. | |||
| ACTIVE INGREDIENTS Acetaminophen 160 mg (in each 5 mL) Chlorpheniramine maleate 1 mg (in each 5 mL) Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg (in each 5 mL) Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg (in each 5 mL) | WEIGHT WEIGHT, AGE & DOSE* | AGE | DOSE* |
| Under 36 lbs | Under 4 years | Do not use | |
| 36-47 lbs | 4-5 years | Do not use unless | |
| 48-95 lbs | 6-11 years | 10 mL | |
| Available in:
*Or as directed by a doctor. | |||
mL = milliliter
All Infants’ and Children’s TYLENOL® products have the same strength of acetaminophen: 160 mg (in each 5 mL, tablet, or powder).
| Pain & Fever Infants’ MOTRIN® Concentrated Drops | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| DOSE: Repeat every 6-8 hours as needed. Do NOT give more than 4 doses in 24 hours. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age. | |||
| ACTIVE INGREDIENT Ibuprofen (NSAID)* 50 mg (in each 1.25 mL) | WEIGHT WEIGHT, AGE & DOSE | AGE | DOSE |
| 12-17 lbs | 6-11 months | 1.25 mL | |
| 18-23 lbs | 12-23 months | 1.875 mL | |
| Available in:
*Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. | |||
mL = milliliter
| Pain & Fever Children’s MOTRIN® Oral Suspension | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| DOSE: Repeat every 6-8 hours as needed. Do NOT give more than 4 doses in 24 hours. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age. | |||
| ACTIVE INGREDIENT Ibuprofen (NSAID)* 100 mg (in each 5 mL) | WEIGHT WEIGHT, AGE & DOSE | AGE | DOSE |
| 24-35 lbs | 2-3 years | 5 mL | |
| 36-47 lbs | 4-5 years | 7.5 mL | |
| 48-59 lbs | 6-8 years | 10 mL | |
| 60-71 lbs | 9-10 years | 12. | |
| 72-95 lbs | 11 years | 15 mL | |
| Available in:
*Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. | |||
5 mLmL = milliliter
| Pain & Fever Children’s MOTRIN® Chewables | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| DOSE: Chew or crush tablets completely before swallowing. Repeat every 6-8 hours as needed. Do NOT give more than 4 doses in 24 hours. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age. | |||
| ACTIVE INGREDIENT Ibuprofen (NSAID)* 100 mg (in each chewable tablet) | WEIGHT WEIGHT, AGE & DOSE | AGE | DOSE |
| 24-35 lbs | 2-3 years | 1 tablet | |
| 36-47 lbs | 4-5 years | 1 ½ tablets | |
| 48-59 lbs | 6-8 years | 2 tablets | |
| 60-71 lbs | 9-10 years | 2 ½ tablets | |
| 72-95 lbs | 11 years | 3 tablets | |
| Available in:
*Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. | |||
mL = milliliter
This is not a complete list.
Acetaminophen/Tylenol Dosage Table | Health & Wellness Library | University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital | Cleveland, OH
| Child’s weight | 6 – 11 lbs. | 12 – 17 lbs. | 18 – 23 lbs. | 24 – 35 lbs. | 36 – 47 lbs. | 48 – 59 lbs. | 60 – 71 lbs. | 72 – 95 lbs. | Over 96 lbs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syrup (Oral Suspension): 160 mg/5 milliliters (ml) | 1.25 | 2.5 | 3.75 | 5 | 7.5 | 10 | 12.5 | 15 | – |
| Chewable 80 mg tablets | – | – | 1½ | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 |
| Chewable 160 mg tablets | – | – | – | 1 | 1½ | 2 | 2½ | 3 | 4 |
| Adult 325 mg tablets | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | 1½ | 2 |
| Adult 500 mg tablets | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 |
Indications:
Treatment of fever and pain.
Table Notes:
- CAUTION: In May 2011, a move to one standard concentration (160 mg/5 ml) of liquid acetaminophen medicine for infants and children was announced. Up until this point, there have been mainly 2 concentrations: 80 mg/0.8 ml (infant concentrated drops) and 160 mg/5 ml (children’s liquid suspension or syrup). During this transition period, both old and new concentrations of infant acetaminophen may be available on store shelves and in your home. Before selecting a dose, please check your infant package carefully to find the concentration.
Then select the dosage according to the correct concentration and child’s weight. - AGE LIMIT: Don’t use under 12 weeks of age unless directed by child’s doctor. (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). EXCEPTION: Fever starting within 24 hours of immunization if child is 8 weeks of age or older. Avoid multi-ingredient products in children under six years of age (Reason: FDA recommendations 1/2008).
- DOSAGE: Determine by finding child’s weight in the top row of the dosage table
- MEASURING the DOSAGE: Syringes and droppers are more accurate than teaspoons. If possible, use the syringe or dropper that comes with the medicine. If not, medicine syringes are available at pharmacies. If you use a teaspoon, it should be a measuring spoon. Regular spoons are not reliable. Also, remember that 1 level teaspoon equals 5 ml and that ½ teaspoon equals 2.
5 ml. - FREQUENCY: Repeat every four to six hours as needed. Don’t give more than five times a day.
- ADULT DOSAGE: 650 mg
- BRAND NAMES: Tylenol, Feverall (suppositories), generic acetaminophen
- BRAND NAMES: Tylenol, Feverall (suppositories), generic acetaminophen
- MELTAWAYS: Dissolvable tabs that come in 80 mg and 160 mg (junior strength)
- SUPPOSITORIES: Acetaminophen also comes in 80, 120, 325 and 650 mg suppositories (the rectal dose is the same as the dosage given by mouth).
- EXTENDED-RELEASE: Avoid 650 mg oral products in children (Reason: they are every 8-hour extended-release)
Author and Senior Reviewer: Barton D. Schmitt, M.D.
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Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Paracetamol can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
If any of the following side effects develop, stop taking paracetamol and consult a doctor immediately:
The following side effects are very rare and may affect up to 1 in 10,000 patients): reactions such as skin rash and itching, sometimes trouble breathing, or swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, or face.
Other side effects may include a severe decrease in the number of white blood cells, making the body more susceptible to infections.
Reporting side effects:
If you notice any side effects, tell your doctor or pharmacist, including any side effects not listed in this package insert.
You can also report side effects directly to the Academician E. Gabrielyan Scientific Center for Expertise of Drugs and Medical Technologies by going to the website: www.pharm.am in the section “Report a side effect of a drug” and fill out the form “Side effect report card medicines." Hotline phone: +37410237665; +37498773368.
How to store Paracetamol
- Do not use Paracetamol after the expiry date which is stated on the package. When specifying the expiration date, the last day of the specified month is meant.
- Keep out of the reach of children, dry, dark place at a temperature not exceeding 15 0 C.
- Shelf life - 3 years. After opening the vial, use within 6 months.
Do not dispose of medicines in wastewater or sewers. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of a medicine you will no longer use. These measures are aimed at protecting the environment.
Contents of the pack and additional information
What Paracetamol contains What Paracetamol looks like and contents of the pack: Orange-flavoured clear solution. Description of packaging Oral solution, 60 ml in a glass bottle, together with the leaflet, are placed in a cardboard box. Oral solution, 100 ml in a glass bottle, together with the package leaflet, are placed in a carton. Dispensing conditions Available without a prescription. 
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Description of the drug Paracetamol tablets 0.
5 g (tablets, 500 mg) based on the official instructions, approved by the manufacturer in 1998 Active substance
Active ingredient
Paracetamol* (Paracetamol*)
ATX
N02BE01 Paracetamol
Pharmacological group
Anilides
Nosological classification (ICD-10)
ICD-10 code list
- R50 Fever of unknown origin
- R52.
2 Other persistent pain
Composition and formulation
1 tablet contains paracetamol 200 or 500 mg; in a contour bezel-less package or in a blister pack of 6 or 10 pcs.
100 ml syrup - 2.4 g; in vials of 50 ml.
Pharmacological action
Pharmacological action - analgesic , antipyretic .
Inhibits cyclooxygenase, inhibits PG biosynthesis in the CNS. Reduces the excitability of the thermal center, increases heat transfer.
Inhibits cyclooxygenase, inhibits PG biosynthesis in the CNS. Reduces the excitability of the thermal center, increases heat transfer.
Pharmacokinetics
Rapidly and almost completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Penetrates through the placental barrier, found in breast milk. Metabolized in the liver. It is excreted mainly in the urine in the form of conjugates.
