Dosage: Every four (4) hours.
When To Use: Acetaminophen should be used to reduce fever and relieve pain. Acetaminophen has no anti-inflammatory actions.
Side Effects: Unlike ibuprofen and aspirin which can have rare but potentially serious side effects, acetaminophen is very safe. Only if an overdose of the medication occurs is there a likelihood of any side effect. If your child takes an over-dose of acetaminophen call your physician or poison control center immediately.
Weight estimated | maximum Dosage | Dosage Based on Children’s Suspension 160mg/1tsp or 5mL | Dosage Based on Chewable Tablets 80mg/Tablet | Dosage Based on Junior Chewable Tablets 160mg/Tablet | Dosage Based on Tablets 325mg/Tablet or 500mg/Tablet |
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10 lbs. | 64 mg | 2 mL | N/A | N/A | N/A |
15 lbs. | 96 mg | 3 mL | N/A | N/A | N/A |
20 lbs. | 128 mg | 4 mL | N/A | N/A | N/A |
25 lbs. | 160 mg | 5 mL (1 tsp) | 2 tablets | 1 tablets | N/A |
30 lbs. | 192 mg | 6 mL | 2 tablets | 1 tablets | N/A |
35 lbs. | 240 mg | 7.5 mL (1.5 tsp) | 3 tablets | N/A | N/A |
40 lbs. | 272 mg | 8.5 mL | N/A | N/A | N/A |
45 lbs. | 288 mg | 9 mL | 4 tablets | 2 tablets | N/A |
50 lbs. | 320 mg | 10 mL (2 tsp) | 4 tablets | 2 tablets | 1 tablets (325mg) |
55 lbs. | 352 mg | 11 mL | 4 tablets | 2 tablets | 1 tablets (325mg) |
60 lbs. | 400 mg | 12.5 mL (2.5 tsp) | 5 tablets | N/A | N/A |
65 lbs. | 448 mg | 14 mL | 6 tablets | 3 tablets | N/A |
70 lbs. | 480 mg | 15 mL (3 tsp) | 6 tablets | 3 tablets | N/A |
75 lbs. | 512 mg | 16 mL | 6 tablets | 3 tablets | 1 tablets (500mg) |
80 lbs. | 640 mg | 20 mL (4 tsp) | 8 tablets | 4 tablets | 2 tablets (325mg) |
Children over the age of 12 years old and adults may take two (2) 325mg acetaminophen tablets. |
If a child has a particular high fever, increase the dosage only on the advice of your physician due to the risk of overdose and liver damage.
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