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Acetaminophen for fever or pain

Acetaminophen Dosage (For Fever and Pain)
Child's weight more than (pounds)	7	14	21	28	42	56	80	112	lbs
Total amount (mg)	40	80	120	160	240	325	480	650	mg
Drops 80 mg/dropper	1/2	1	1 1/2	2	3	-	-	-	dropper
Syrup: 160 mg/5 ml (tsp)	-	1/2	3/4	1	1 1/2	2	2 1/2	4	tsp
Chewable 80 mg tablets	-	-	1 1/2	2	3	4	5-6	8	tabs
Chewable 160mg tablets	-	-	-	1	1 1/2	2	3	4	tabs
Adult 325 mg tablets	-	-	-	-	1	1	1- 1 1/2	2	tabs

Note:

Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol) Dosage: determine by finding your child's weight in the top row of the dosage table.
Adult dose 650 mg.
Repeat every 4-6 hours as needed.
Note: Acetaminophen also comes in 80, 120, 325, and 650 mg suppositories (the rectal dose is the same as the dosage given by mouth).
Don't use under 3 months of age (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).