Birth to 3 years old
Dose: Give every 4 to 6 hours as needed for fever or pain. DO NOT GIVE MORE THAN 4 DOSES IN 24 HOURS. Do NOT use with any other medicine containing acetaminophen.
Age -> 0 to 3 months
Age -> 4 to 11 months
Age -> 12 to 23 months
Age -> 2 to 3 years old
Age 4 years and older:
Dose: Give every 4 to 6 hours as needed for fever or pain. DO NOT GIVE MORE THAN 4 DOSES IN 24 HOURS. Do NOT use with any other medicine containing Acetaminophen .
4 to 5 years old
6 to 8 years
9 to 10 years
11 years
12 years or Older
4 to 5 years
6 to 8 years
9 to 10 years
9 to 10 years
12 years or older
6 to 8 years
9 to 10 years
11 years
Giving the wrong amount, or dose, of medicine is one of the biggest problems parents have when giving acetaminophen to children. The tables* above can help you Use your child’s weight to decide on the right amount to give. If you do not know your child’s weight, use your child’s age. Be sure to check with your child’s doctor to make sure you are giving the right amount.
Dose: Give every 6 hours if needed, for fever or pain. DO NOT GIVE MORE THAN 4 DOSES IN 24 HOURS. Do NOT use with any other medicine containing ibuprofen.
6 to 11 mouths
12 to 23 mouths
2 to 3 years
4 to 5 years
6 to 8 years
6 to 11 months
12 to 23 months
2 to 3 years
4 to 5 years old
6 to 8 years
9 to 10 years
11 years
12 years or older
2 to 3 years
4 to 5 years
6 to 8 years
9 to 10 years
11 years
44 Kilograms or more
This table can help you figure out the right amount to give. Use your child's weight to decide on the right amount to give. If you do not know your child's weight, use your child's age. Be sure to check with your child's doctor to make sure you are giving the right amount.
Ocoee Pediatrics
1551 Boren Drive, Suite A, Ocoee, Florida 34761, United States
P: 407-395-2037 F: 407-395-2038
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