Acetaminophen

Dosages for Acetaminophen medicines for different weights and ages

Do not give Tylenol (Acetaminophen) to an infant under 2 months old without direct instructions from your pediatrician.

Do not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours

Medicine May Give Every Under 2 months 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. 9-10 yr. 72-95 lbs. 11 yr.
Infant/Child Concentration (Oral Suspension) 160 mg/5mL 4-6 hours Do Not Give 1.25 mL 2.5 mL 3.75 mL 5 mL 7.5 mL 10 mL 12.5 mL 15 mL
Chewable Tablets 160 mg 4-6 hours Do Not Give - - - 1 tab. 1.5 tab. 2 tab. 2.5 tab. 3 tab.

Customized from Acetaminophen v0.1 7/8/2025