Taking Acetaminophen Safely

acetaminophen (OTC)

Brand and Other Names:Tylenol, Tylenol Arthritis Pain, more…

PEDIATRIC

Dosage Forms & Strengths

tablet

  • 325mg
  • 500mg

caplet

  • 325mg
  • 500mg
  • 650mg

capsule

  • 325mg
  • 500mg

caplet, extended-release

  • 650mg

tablet, oral-disintegrating

  • 80mg
  • 160mg

tablet chewable

  • 80mg

solution or suspension, oral

  • 160mg/5mL

liquid oral

  • 160mg/5mL
  • 500mg/5mL

syrup oral

  • 160mg5mL
 

Pain & Fever Relief

Weight-based dosing

  • Oral solution
  • Neonates 28-31 weeks gestation: 10-15 mg/kg/dose PO q12hr prn; may administer an initial load of 20 mg/kg PO; not to exceed 40 mg/kg/day or 48 hr (consecutive) of maximum dose  
  • Neonates 32-37 weeks gestation: 10-15 mg/kg/dose PO q8hr prn; may administer an initial load of 20 mg/kg PO; not to exceed 60 mg/kg/day or 48 hr (consecutive) of maximum dose
  • Neonates 0-9 days: 10-15 mg/kg/dose PO q6-8hr prn; may administer an initial load of 20 mg/kg PO; not to exceed 60 mg/kg/day; or 48 hr (consecutive) of maximum dose
  • Neonates 10-29 days: 10-15 mg/kg/dose PO q4-8hr prn; may administer an initial load of 20 mg/kg PO; not to exceed 90 mg/kg/day; or 48 hr (consecutive) of maximum dose
  • Infants: 10-15 mg/kg/dose PO q4-6hr prn; not to exceed 15 mg/kg/dose or 75 mg/kg/day
  • Children and adolescents <60 kg: 10-15 mg/kg/dose PO q4-6hr prn; not to exceed 15 mg/kg/dose or 1,000 mg/dose, whichever is less or 75 mg/kg/day or 4,000 mg/day, whichever is less

Fixed dosing

  • <6 years: Ask a healthcare provider
  • 6-12 years: 325-650 mg PO q4-6hr; not to exceed 1.625 g/day for not more than 5 days unless directed by healthcare provider
  • >12 years
    • Regular strength: 325-650 mg q4-6hr; not to exceed 3.25 g/day; under supervision of healthcare professional, doses of up to 4 g/day may be used
    • Extra strength: 1000 mg q6hr; not to exceed 3 g/24hr; under supervision of healthcare professional, doses of up to 4 g/day may be used
    • Extended release: 1.3 g q8hr; not to exceed 3.9 g/24hr

Dosing Considerations

When calculating the maximum daily dose, consider all sources of acetaminophen, including OTC, and routes of administration not to exceed the maximum recommended daily dosing

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