Round Rock Pediatric Center - ACETAMINOPHEN DOSAGE CHART

ACETAMINOPHEN DOSAGE CHART

Dosages may be repeated every four hours, but should not be given more than five times in twenty-four hours. (Note: Milliliter is abbreviated as ml; 5 ml equals 1 teaspoon [tsp]. Don't use household teaspoons, which can vary in size.)

AGE	WEIGHT	DROPS 80mg / 0.8 ml	ELIXIR 160 mg/5 ml	CHEWABLE TABLETS 80 mg tabs
0 to 3 mos	6 to 11lbs (2.7 - 5 kg)	0.4 ml
4 to 11 mos	12 to 17lbs (5.5 - 7.7 kg	0.8 ml	1/2 tsp	1 tab
1 to 2 years	18 - 23lbs (8.2 - 10.5 kg)	1.2 ml	3/4 tsp	1 1/2 tabs
2 to 3 years	24 to 35 lbs (10.9 - 15.9 kg)	1.6 ml	1 tsp	2 tabs
4 to 5 years	36 to 47 lbs (16.3 - 21.4 kg)	2.4 ml	1 1/2 tsp	3 tabs

We do not recommend using aspirin to treat a simple fever.