New Infant Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosing Info
Infants’ Acetaminophen Dosing Change
Manufacturers are changing the amount (concentration) of acetaminophen in medicines for infants. They will have different dosing directions. During the transition, you may find both concentrations on store shelves and in your home.
1. Find the concentration for the medicine on the front of the medicine bottle.
2. See the dosing chart below depending on what product you have.
Infants’ Acetaminophen
Concentrated Drops – “Old” Concentration
80 mg/0.8ml
|
Weight (lb) |
Age (mos) |
Dose (ml) |
|
6-11 lbs |
0-3 mos |
0.4 ml |
|
12-17 lbs |
4-11 mos |
0.8 ml |
|
18-23 lbs |
12-23 mos |
1.2 ml |
|
24-35 lbs |
24-36 mos |
1.6 ml |
Infants’ Acetaminophen
Oral Suspension – “New” Concentration
160 mg/5ml
|
Weight (lb) |
Age (mos) |
Dose (ml) |
|
6-11 lbs |
0-3 mos |
1.25 ml |
|
12-17 lbs |
4-11 mos |
2.5 ml |
|
18-23 lbs |
12-23 mos |
3.75 ml |
|
24-35 lbs |
24-36 mos |
5 ml |
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