MEDICATIONS: ACETAMINOPHEN DOSAGE CHART

Dosages may be repeated every four hours, but should not be given more than five times in twenty-four hours. (Note: Milliliter is abbreviated as ml; 5 ml equals 1 teaspoon [tsp]. Don't use household teaspoons, which can vary in size.)

Age	Weight	Drops 80 mg/0.8 ml	Elixir 160 mg/5 ml	Chewable Tablets 80 mg tabs
0 to 3 mos	6 to 11 lbs (2.7-5 kg)	0.4 ml
4 to 11 mos	12 to 17 lbs (5.5-7.7 kg)	0.8 ml	Ѕ tsp	1 tab
1 to 2 yrs	18 to 23 lbs (8.2-10.5 kg)	1.2 ml	ѕ tsp	1Ѕ tabs
2 to 3 yrs	24 to 35 lbs (10.9-15.9 kg)	1.6 ml	1 tsp	2 tabs
4 to 5 yrs	36 to 47 lbs (16.3-21.4 kg)	2.4 ml	1Ѕ tsp	3 tabs

We do not recommend using aspirin to treat a simple fever.

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