Dosing for TYLENOL® Children’s & Infants’ Acetaminophen Products
Children's medicines are formulated to deliver the right amount of medicine to your little one. No matter the medicine or brand, always read and follow the label on the bottle before giving a dose and only use such products as directed. Do NOT use with any other product containing acetaminophen.
Dosage information is also available by product or by weight/age across our children’s and infants’ products. For more information on administering TYLENOL® Children's & Infants’ medication, see our guide below or ask your pediatrician.
Dosing by Child's Weight / Age
If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
PRODUCT | ACTIVE INGREDIENT | DOSE |
|---|---|---|
acetaminophen | Ask a Healthcare Provider | |
acetaminophen | Ask a Healthcare Provider | |
acetaminophen | Ask a Healthcare Provider |
mL = milliliter
Repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last.
Do NOT give more than 5 doses in 24 hours.
Use only the dosing device (syringe or dosing cup) that came with the product.
Parents and caregivers should ask a healthcare provider if their child’s age is below the directed dosing instructions or if they have questions.
PRODUCT | ACTIVE INGREDIENT | DOSE |
|---|---|---|
acetaminophen | 5 mL | |
acetaminophen | 5 mL | |
Children's TYLENOL® Chewables | acetaminophen | 1 tablet |
acetaminophen | 5 mL |
mL = milliliter
Repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last.
Do NOT give more than 5 doses in 24 hours.
Use only the dosing device (syringe or dosing cup) that came with the product.
Parents and caregivers should ask a healthcare provider if their child’s age is below the directed dosing instructions or if they have questions.
PRODUCT | ACTIVE INGREDIENT | DOSE |
|---|---|---|
acetaminophen | Ask a Healthcare Provider | |
acetaminophen | 7.5 mL | |
Children's TYLENOL® Chewables | acetaminophen | 1½ tablets |
acetaminophen | 7.5 mL |
mL = milliliter
Repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last.
Do NOT give more than 5 doses in 24 hours.
Use only the dosing device (syringe or dosing cup) that came with the product.
Parents and caregivers should ask a healthcare provider if their child’s age is below the directed dosing instructions or if they have questions.
PRODUCT | ACTIVE INGREDIENT | DOSE |
|---|---|---|
acetaminophen | Ask a Healthcare Provider | |
acetaminophen | 10 mL | |
Children's TYLENOL® Chewables | acetaminophen | 2 tablets |
acetaminophen | 2 powders | |
acetaminophen | 10 mL | |
TYLENOL® Regular Strength Tablets | acetaminophen | 1 tablet |
mL = milliliter
For TYLENOL® Infant's and Children's, repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last.
For TYLENOL® Regular Strength Tablets, repeat dose every 4-6 hours while symptoms last.
Do NOT give more than 5 doses in 24 hours.
Use only the dosing device (syringe or dosing cup) that came with the product.
Parents and caregivers should ask a healthcare provider if their child’s age is below the directed dosing instructions or if they have questions.
PRODUCT | ACTIVE INGREDIENT | DOSE |
|---|---|---|
acetaminophen | 12.5 mL | |
Children's TYLENOL® Chewables | acetaminophen | 2½ tablets |
acetaminophen | 2 powders | |
acetaminophen | 12.5 mL | |
TYLENOL® Regular Strength Tablets | acetaminophen | 1 tablet |
mL = milliliter
For TYLENOL® Infant's and Children's, repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last.
For TYLENOL® Regular Strength Tablets, repeat dose every 4-6 hours while symptoms last.
Do NOT give more than 5 doses in 24 hours.
Use only the dosing device (syringe or dosing cup) that came with the product.
Parents and caregivers should ask a healthcare provider if their child’s age is below the directed dosing instructions or if they have questions.
PRODUCT | ACTIVE INGREDIENT | DOSE |
|---|---|---|
acetaminophen | 15 mL | |
Children's TYLENOL® Chewables | acetaminophen | 3 tablets |
acetaminophen | 3 powders | |
acetaminophen | 15 mL | |
TYLENOL® Regular Strength Tablets | acetaminophen | 1 tablet |
mL = milliliter
For TYLENOL® Infant's and Children's, repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last.
For TYLENOL® Regular Strength Tablets, repeat dose every 4-6 hours while symptoms last.
Do NOT give more than 5 doses in 24 hours.
Use only the dosing device (syringe or dosing cup) that came with the product.
Parents and caregivers should ask a healthcare provider if their child’s age is below the directed dosing instructions or if they have questions.
See the Adult Dosing Chart