Keep track of baby’s acetaminophen (Tylenol) dosage with our easy to use chart, and you’ll ease your worries and baby’s aches and pains. But remember: The proper dosage is always based on baby’s weight, not age. Print this out for up-to-date info as baby grows. || | weight/dose | type of medication | | | | child: 6–11lbs dose: 40mg | infant drops: ½ dropper (0.4ml) | | | | | | | | | child: 12–17lbs dose: 80mg | infant drops: 1 dropper (0.8ml) children’s liquid: ½tsp | | | | | | | | | child: 18–23lbs dose: 120mg | infant drops: 1½ droppers (1.2ml) children’s liquid: ¾tsp children’s chews or meltaways: 1½ | | | | | | | | | child: 24–35lbs dose: 160mg | infant drops: 2 droppers (1.6ml) children’s liquid: 1tsp children’s chews or meltaways: 2 junior-strength chews or meltaways: 1 | | | | | | | | | child: 36–47lbs dose: 240mg | infant drops: 3 droppers (2.4ml) children’s liquid: 1½tsp children’s chews or meltaways: 3 junior-strength chews or meltaways: 1½ | | | | | | | | | child: 48–59lbs dose: 320mg | children’s liquid: 2tsp children’s chews or meltaways: 4 junior-strength chews or meltaways: 2 | | | | | | | | | child: 60–71lbs dose: 400mg | children’s liquid: 2½tsp children’s chews or meltaways: 5 junior-strength chews or meltaways: 2½ adult regular-strength tablets (325mg): 1 | | | | | | | | | child: 72–95lbs dose: 480mg | children’s liquid: 3tsp children’s chews or meltaways: 6 junior-strength chews or meltaways: 3 adult regular-strength tablets: 1 to 1½ | | | | | | | | | child: 96lbs+ dose: 640mg | children’s liquid: 4tsp children’s chews or meltaways: 8 junior-strength chews or meltaways: 4 adult regular-strength tablets: 2 | | Related Videotips to remember - Talk to your pediatrician if baby’s younger than 3 months old or taking other medications.
Use the measuring cup or dropper provided. Don’t be worried if the medicine doesn’t kick in for 30 minutes.
active ingredients - infant drops: 80mg/0.8ml per dropper (shake well)
children’s liquid: 160mg/5ml per teaspoon (shake well) children’s chews or meltaways: 80mg each junior-strength chews or meltaways: 160mg each adult regular-strength tablets: 325mg each
Read on for more tips to get baby feeling better now » Updated October 2012. Please note: The Bump and the materials and information it contains are not intended to, and do not constitute, medical or other health advice or diagnosis and should not be used as such. You should always consult with a qualified physician or health professional about your specific circumstances.
