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Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Pediatric Dosage Chart

Drops, Syrup, & Chewables
Dosage
Age Approximate Weight Range* Drops 80mg/.8ml Syrup 160mg/tsp Chewables 80mg Chewables 160mg
< 3 mo. < 13 lbs. 1/2 dropper (.4ml) 1/4 tsp. _______ _______
3-9 mos. 13-20 lbs. 1 dropper (.8ml) 1/2 tsp. _______ _______
10-24 mos. 21-26 lbs. 1 1/2 droppers 3/4 tsp. _______ _______
2-3 yrs. 27-35 lbs. 2 droppers 1 tsp. 2 tabs. _______
4-5 yrs. 36-43 lbs. 3 droppers 1 1/2 tsp. 3 tabs. 1 1/2 tabs.
6-8 yrs. 44-62 lbs. _______ 2 tsp. 4 tabs. 2 tabs.
9-10 yrs. 63-79 lbs. _______ 2 1/2 tsp. 5 tabs. 2 1/2 tabs.
11 yrs. 80-89 lbs. _______ 3 tsp. 6 tabs. 3 tabs.
12 yrs. and up 90 lbs. & up _______ 3-4 tsp. 6-8 tabs. 3-4 tabs.
Tylenol may be administered every 4-6 hours up to 5 times per day.

If necessary, Tylenol  and Motrin doses can be alternated every 3 hours.