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

