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ACETAMINOPHEN DOSAGE (FOR FEVER AND PAIN) |
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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 160mg/5 ml (1 tsp) |
-- |
½ |
¾ |
1 |
1½ |
2 |
2½ |
4 |
tsp |
|
Chewable 80 mg. tablets |
-- |
-- |
1½ |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5-6 |
8 |
tabs |
|
Chewable 160 mg. tablets |
-- |
-- |
-- |
1 |
1½ |
2 |
3 |
4 |
tabs |
|
Adult 325 mg. tablets |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
1 |
1½ |
2 |
tabs |
|
Adult 500 mg. tablets |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
1 |
1 |
tab |
· AGE LIMIT:
o Don't use under 12 weeks 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.)
o Exception: fever from immunization if child is 8 weeks of age or older.
o Avoid multi-ingredient products in children under 6 years of age. (Reason: FDA recommendations 1/2008).
· DOSAGE: Determine by finding child's weight in the top row of the dosage table
· BRAND NAMES: Tylenol, Feverall (suppositories), generic acetaminophen.
· FREQUENCY: Repeat every 4-6 hours as needed. Don't give more than 5 times a day.
· ADULT DOSAGE: 650 mg
· MELTAWAYS: Dissolvable tabs that come in 80 mg and 160 mg (jr. strength)
· SUPPOSITORIES: Acetaminophen also comes in 80, 120, 325 and 650 mg suppositories (the rectal dose is the same as the dosage given by mouth).
· EXTENDED-RELEASE: Avoid 650 mg oral products in children (Reason: they are every 8 hour extended-release)
CALCULATING DOSAGE: 5-7 mg/lb/dose (10-15mg/kg/dose)