SUPPOSITORIES: Acetaminophen also comes in 80, 120, 325 and 650 mg suppositories (the rectal dose is the same as the dosage given by mouth).MELTAWAYS: Dissolvable tabs that come in 80 mg and 160 mg (junior strength).BRAND NAMES: Tylenol, Feverall (suppositories), generic acetaminophen.FREQUENCY: Repeat every four to six hours as needed.Also, remember that 1 level teaspoon equals 5 ml and that ½ teaspoon equals 2.5 ml. If you use a teaspoon, it should be a measuring spoon.
If not, medicine syringes are available at pharmacies. If possible, use the syringe or dropper that comes with the medicine. MEASURING the DOSAGE: Syringes and droppers are more accurate than teaspoons.DOSAGE: Determine by finding child’s weight in the top row of the dosage table.Avoid multi-ingredient products in children under six years of age (Reason: FDA recommendations 1/2008). EXCEPTION: Fever starting within 24 hours of immunization if child is 8 weeks of age or older. (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). AGE LIMIT: Don’t use under 12 weeks of age unless directed by child’s doctor.Before selecting a dose, please check your infant package carefully to find the concentration.Then select the dosage according to the correct concentration and child’s weight.
During this transition period, both old and new concentrations of infant acetaminophen may be available on store shelves and in your home. Up until this point, there have been mainly 2 concentrations: 80 mg/0.8 ml (infant concentrated drops) and 160 mg/5 ml (children’s liquid suspension or syrup).
Acetaminophen (Tylenol, etc.) Dosage Child’s weight
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