ACETAMINOPHEN DOSAGE (FOR FEVER AND PAIN) Child's weight more than (pounds) 7 14 21 28 42 56 84 112 lbs Total Amount (mg) 40 80 120 160 240 325 480 650 mg Infant Drops 80 mg/0.8 ml 0.4 0.8 1.2 1.6 2.4 -- -- -- ml Syrup: 160 mg/5 ml (1 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 160 mg. tablets -- -- -- 1 1 1/2 2 3 4 tabs Adult 325 mg. tablets -- -- -- -- 1 1 1 2 tabs 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. Don't give more than 5 times a day. 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.

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