Acetaminophen Dosage Table
| 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: 160 mg/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 |
tabs |
Indications: Treatment of fever and pain.
Table Notes:
Author and Senior Reviewer: Barton D. Schmitt, M.D.
Content Set: Pediatric HouseCalls Online
Pediatric HouseCalls Online
