Tylenol (Acetaminophen)
Dosages for Tylenol (Acetaminophen) medicines for different weights and ages
Can be given every 4 hours.
Do not give to children under 2 months of age.
| Weight (lbs) | Dosage (mgs) | Infant Oral Suspension (160 mg/ 5 ml) | Children's Oral Suspension (160 mg / 5 ml) | Chewable (80 mg tab) | Jr. Strength (160 mg tab) | Adult (325 tab) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-11 lbs | 40 mg | 1.25 ml = 1/4 tsp | - | - | - | - |
| 12-17 lbs | 80 mg | 2.5 ml = 1/2 tsp | 2.5 ml = 1/2 tsp | - | - | - |
| 18-22 lbs | 120 mg | 3.75 ml = 3/4 tsp | 3.75 ml = 3/4 tsp | 1 1/2 tabs | - | - |
| 23-35 lbs | 160 mg | 5 ml = 1 tsp | 5 ml = 1 tsp | 2 tabs | 1 tab | - |
| 36-47 lbs | 240 mg | - | 7.5 ml = 1 1/2 tsp | 3 tabs | 1 1/2 tabs | - |
| 48-59 lbs | 320 mg | - | 10 ml = 2 tsp | 4 tabs | 2 tabs | 1 tab |
| 60-71 lbs | 400 mg | - | 12.5 ml = 2 1/2 tsp | 5 tabs | 2 1/2 tabs | 1 tab |
| 72-95 lbs | 480 mg | - | 15 ml = 3 tsp | 6 tabs | 3 tabs | 1 1/2 tabs |
| 96+ lbs | 640 mg | - | 20 ml = 4 tsp | 8 tabs | 4 tabs | 2 tabs |
Customized from Acetaminophen v0.1 7/8/2025