ACETAMINOPHEN, INFANT DOSING
When to use:
Use acetaminophen to reduce fever and relieve pain.
Dose: Every four to six hours. (Maximum doses 5 per 24 hours)
Side effects: Beware large overdoses of acetaminophen can damage the liver. Do not give dosages above these recommended doses.
Acetaminophen Infant Suspension (160 mg per 5 mL) Dosages by weight
Abbreviations:
mL = milliliter
1 teaspoon = 5 mL
Dose: Every four to six hours. (Maximum doses 5 per 24 hours)
Side effects: Beware large overdoses of acetaminophen can damage the liver. Do not give dosages above these recommended doses.
Acetaminophen Infant Suspension (160 mg per 5 mL) Dosages by weight
| Weight | Dose |
| 6 - 11 pounds | 1.25 mL |
| 12 -17 pounds | 2.5 mL |
| 18 - 23 pounds | 3.75 mL |
| 24 - 35 pounds | 5 mL |
mL = milliliter
1 teaspoon = 5 mL
When to use:
Use acetaminophen to reduce fever and relieve pain.
Dose: Every four to six hours. (Maximum doses 5 per 24 hours)
Side effects: Beware large overdoses of acetaminophen can damage the liver. Do not give dosages above these recommended doses.
Acetaminophen Infant Suspension (160 mg per 5 mL) Dosages by weight
Weight Dose
6 - 11 pounds 1.25 mL
12 - 17 pounds 2.5 mL
18 - 23 pounds 3.75 mL
24 - 35 pounds 5 mL
Dose: Every four to six hours. (Maximum doses 5 per 24 hours)
Side effects: Beware large overdoses of acetaminophen can damage the liver. Do not give dosages above these recommended doses.
Acetaminophen Infant Suspension (160 mg per 5 mL) Dosages by weight
Weight Dose
6 - 11 pounds 1.25 mL
12 - 17 pounds 2.5 mL
18 - 23 pounds 3.75 mL
24 - 35 pounds 5 mL
