Acetaminophen (Tylenol®) Dosing Chart

Helpful Conversions:  1kg = 2.2 lbs.   5mL (milliliters) = 1 tsp (teaspoonful)  mg=milligram

Acetaminophen (Tylenol®) Dosing Chart

Age	Weight**	Dosage (mg)	Infant Drops 80mg/0.8mL	Elixir 160mg/5mL	Chewable Tabs/ Meltaways  (80mg)
0-3 month*	6-11 lbs (2.7 - 5 kg)	40 mg	0.4 mL (1/2 dropperful)	---	---
4-11 months	12-17 lbs. (5.5 - 7.7 kg)	80 mg.	0.8 mL (1 dropperful)	1/2 tsp. (2.5mL)	1 tab
1-2 years	18-23 lbs. (8.2-10.5kg)	120 mg	1.2 mL	3/4 tsp	1 & 1/2 tabs
4-5 years	36-47 lbs (16.3 - 21.4 kg)	240 mg	2.4 mL	1 & 1/2 tsp	3 tabs
6 - 8 years	48-59 lbs (21.8-26.8 kg)	320 mg	---	2 tsp	4 tabs
9 - 10 years	60-71 lbs (27.3 - 32.3 kg)	400 mg	---	2 & 1/2 tsp	5 tabs
11 years	72-95 lbs	480 mg	---		6 tabs

* If your infant is younger than 3 months old, consult your pediatrician before giving them any medication, including acetaminophen.
** Dosing should be based on your childs weight; age is used as a guideline - usually when we do not know the weight.  Always use a dropper, oral syringe, or cup with clear markings.  Do not use household utensils to measure a dose because they can vary.