Infant medicine list—acetaminophen dosage
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Dr. Jennifer McBride, M.D., FACP, FAAP, Internal Medicine Pediatrics
| Child's weight (pounds) | 6–11 | 12–17 | 18–23 | 24–35 | 36–47 | 48–59 | 60–71 | 72–95 | 96+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syrup: 160mg/5 mL | 1.25 | 2.5 | 3.75 | 5 | 7.5 | 10 | 12.5 | 15 | 20 | mL |
| Chewable 80 mg Tablets | -- | -- | 1 1/2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | tabs |
| Chewable 160 mg Tablets | -- | -- | -- | 1 | 1 1/2 | 2 | 2 1/2 | 3 | 4 | tabs |
| Adult 325 mg Tablets | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1 | 1 | 1 1/2 | 2 | tabs |
| Adult 500 mg Tablets | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1 | 1 | tabs |
Read table notes below.
Should NOT use any medications younger than 6 weeks of age, unless advised by physician. Any fever in this age group needs to be checked by a doctor.
Ibuprofen should not be used under 6 months of age due to possible effects on the heart (early closing of one of the holes in the heart).