Children's Acetaminophen Dosage Chart

Does Baby need Tylenol®? This children's acetaminophen dosage chart (and your doctor's input!) can help you determine the right amount of medication to give your child.

by BabyZone Editors
Age Infant's Suspension
160 mg/ 5 ml 		Children's Suspension
160 mg/ 5 ml 		Children's Meltaways®
80 mg tabs		 Jr. Meltaways®
160 mg tabs
4-11 mos.
12-17 lbs.		 Ask doctor Ask doctor Ask doctor Not recommended
12-23 mos.
18-23 lbs.		 Ask doctor Ask doctor Ask doctor Not recommended
2-3 yrs.
24-35 lbs.		 5 mL 1 tsp 2 tablets Not recommended
4-5 yrs.
36-47 lbs.		 Not recommended 1 1/2 tsp 3 tablets Not recommended
6-8 yrs.
48-59 lbs.		 Not recommended 2 tsp 4 tablets 2 tablets
9-10 yrs.
60-71 lbs.		 Not recommended 2 1/2 tsp 5 tablets 2 1/2 tablets
11 yrs.
72-95 lbs.		 Not recommended 3 tsp 6 tablets 3 tablets
12 yrs +
96 lbs. +		 Not recommended    



Now that you know the dose, get more tips on caring for a child with a fever. See what our expert has to say about medications for a persistent fever in a 2-year-old. And are acetaminophen and asthma linked? Get the scoop!

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