Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

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. 60-71 lbs. 9-11 yr. 72-95 lbs. 11 yr
Infant Concentration (Suspension) 160 mg/5mL 4-6 hours 1.25mL 2.5mL (1/2 tsp.) 3.75mL (3/4 tsp.) 5mL (1 tsp.) 7.5mL (1 1/2 tsp.) 10mL (2 tsp.) 12.5mL (2 1/2 tsp.) 15mL (3 tsp.)
Children's Oral Suspension 160 mg/5 ml 4-6 hours 1.25mL 2.5mL (1/2 tsp.) 3.75mL (3/4 tsp.) 5mL (1 tsp.) 7.5mL (1 1/2 tsp.) 10mL (2 tsp.) 12.5mL (2 1/2 tsp.) 15mL (3 tsp.)
Chewable or Meltaway Junior 160 mg 4-6 hours - - - 1 tab 1 1/2 tabs 2 tab 2 1/2 tabs (3 tabs. if over 72 lbs) 3 tabs
Suppository 80 mg 4-6 hours - 1 supp. 1-1/2 supp. 2 supp. - - - -
Suppository 120 mg 4-6 hours - - 1 supp. 1-1/2 supp. - - - -

Customized from Acetaminophen v0.1 7/8/2025