Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosing
For children older than 2 months of age only.
Dose is every 4-6 hours. Infant’s and Children’s Tylenol are the same dose; infant’s comes with a syringe instead of a cup.
6-11 pounds
Dose |
40 mg |
Liquid (160 mg/5 mL) |
1.25 mL |
Chewable 80 mg (Children older than 3 years) |
N/A |
Tylenol Jr 160 mg (Children who can swallow pills) |
N/A |
Regular Strength Tylenol 325 mg (Older kids/teens) |
N/A |
12-17 pounds
Dose |
80 mg |
Liquid (160 mg/5 mL) |
2.5 mL |
Chewable 80 mg (Children older than 3 years) |
1 tablet |
Tylenol Jr 160 mg (Children who can swallow pills) |
N/A |
Regular Strength Tylenol 325 mg (Older kids/teens) |
N/A |
18-23 pounds
Dose |
120 mg |
Liquid (160 mg/5 mL) |
3.75 mL |
Chewable 80 mg (Children older than 3 years) |
1.5 tablets |
Tylenol Jr 160 mg (Children who can swallow pills) |
N/A |
Regular Strength Tylenol 325 mg (Older kids/teens) |
N/A |
24-35 pound
Dose |
160 mg |
Liquid (160 mg/5 mL) |
5 mL |
Chewable 80 mg (Children older than 3 years) |
2 tablets |
Tylenol Jr 160 mg (Children who can swallow pills) |
1 tablet |
Regular Strength Tylenol 325 mg (Older kids/teens) |
N/A |
36-47 pounds
Dose |
240 mg |
Liquid (160 mg/5 mL) |
7.5 mL |
Chewable 80 mg (Children older than 3 years) |
3 tablets |
Tylenol Jr 160 mg (Children who can swallow pills) |
1.5 tablets |
Regular Strength Tylenol 325 mg (Older kids/teens) |
N/A |
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