Acetaminophen dose in children

If possible, use the child's weight to figure out the dose. Otherwise, use age. Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours.
Weight in pounds	Weight in kg	Age	Dose (mg)	Acetaminophen liquid 160 mg per 5 mL	Acetaminophen chewable tablet 160 mg per tablet	Acetaminophen regular-strength tablet 325 mg per tablet
6 to 11 pounds	2.7 to 5.3 kg	0 to 3 months	40 mg	1.25 mL every 4 to 6 hours	Not used	Not used
12 to 17 pounds	5.4 to 8.1 kg	4 to 11 months	80 mg	2.5 mL every 4 to 6 hours	Not used	Not used
18 to 23 pounds	8.2 to 10.8 kg	12 to 23 months	120 mg	3.75 mL every 4 to 6 hours	Not used	Not used
24 to 35 pounds	10.9 to 16.3 kg	2 to 3 years	160 mg	5 mL every 4 to 6 hours	Not used	Not used
36 to 47 pounds	16.4 to 21.7 kg	4 to 5 years	240 mg	7.5 mL every 4 to 6 hours	1½ tablets every 4 to 6 hours	Not used
48 to 59 pounds	21.8 to 27.2 kg	6 to 8 years	320 to 325 mg	10 mL every 4 to 6 hours	2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours	1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours
60 to 71 pounds	27.3 to 32.6 kg	9 to 10 years	325 to 400 mg	12.5 mL every 4 to 6 hours	2½ tablets every 4 to 6 hours	1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours
72 to 95 pounds	32.7 to 43.2 kg	11 years	480 to 487.5 mg	15 mL every 4 to 6 hours	3 tablets every 4 to 6 hours	1½ tablets every 4 to 6 hours
96 pounds or more	43.3 kg or more	12 years or more	640 to 650 mg	20 mL every 4 to 6 hours	4 tablets every 4 to 6 hours	2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours

Do not use with any other product (prescription or over-the-counter) containing acetaminophen.

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