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.
Dosing by Product
This product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use .*
shake well before using
mL = milliliter
use only enclosed syringe specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
push air out of syringe. Insert syringe tip into the bottle opening
flip bottle upside down. Pull yellow part of syringe to correct dose
dispense liquid slowly into child’s mouth, toward inner cheek
repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last
do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours
replace cap tightly to maintain child resistance
Weight (lbs) | Age (yr) | Dosage (mL)* |
|---|---|---|
under 24 | under 2 years | ask a doctor |
24-35 | 2-3 years | 5 mL |
*or as directed by a doctor
Attention: use only enclosed syringe specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
Do not take more than directed.
See overdose warning
This product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use .*
shake well before using
mL = milliliter
use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
find right dose on the chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
remove the child protective cap and squeeze your child’s dose into the dosing cup
repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last
do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours
Weight (lbs) | Age (yr) | Dose (mL)* |
|---|---|---|
under 24 | under 2 | ask a doctor |
24-35 | 2-3 years | 5 mL |
36-47 | 4-5 years | 7.5 mL |
48-59 | 6-8 years | 10 mL |
60-71 | 9-10 years | 12.5 mL |
72-95 | 11 years | 15 mL |
*or as directed by a doctor
Do not take more than directed.
See overdose warning
ACETAMINOPHEN 160MG / 5ML
CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE 1MG / 5ML
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr 5MG / 5ML
Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours
WEIGHT (LBS) | AGE (YEARS) | DOSING PER 4 HOURS |
|---|---|---|
Under 36 LBS | Under 4 YEARS | DO NOT USE |
36-47 LBS | 4-5 YEARS | ASK A DOCTOR |
48-95 LBS | 6-11 YEARS | 10 ML |
ACETAMINOPHEN 160MG / 5ML
Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours
WEIGHT (LBS) | AGE (YEARS) | DOSING PER 4 HOURS |
|---|---|---|
Under 24 LBS | Under 2 YEARS | ASK A |
24-35 LBS | 2-3 YEARS | 5ML |
36-47 LBS | 4-5 YEARS | 7.5ML |
48-59 LBS | 6-8 YEARS | 10ML |
60-71 LBS | 9-10 YEARS | 12.5ML |
72-95 LBS | 11 YEARS | 15ML |
ACETAMINOPHEN 160MG / 5ML
Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours
WEIGHT (LBS) | AGE (YEARS) | DOSING PER 4 HOURS |
|---|---|---|
Under 24 LBS | Under 2 YEARS | ASK A |
24-35 LBS | 2-3 YEARS | 5ML |
ACETAMINOPHEN 160MG / TABLET
Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours
WEIGHT (LBS) | AGE (YEARS) | DOSING PER 4 HOURS |
|---|---|---|
Under 24 LBS | Under 2 YEARS | ASK A |
24-35 LBS | 2-3 YEARS | 1 TABLET |
36-47 LBS | 4-5 YEARS | 1½ TABLETS |
48-59 LBS | 6-8 YEARS | 2 TABLETS |
60-71 LBS | 9-10 YEARS | 2½ TABLETS |
72-95 LBS | 11 YEARS | 3 TABLETS |
ACETAMINOPHEN 160MG / TABLET
Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours
WEIGHT (LBS) | AGE (YEARS) | DOSING PER 4 HOURS |
|---|---|---|
Under 24 LBS | Under 2 YEARS | ASK A |
24-35 LBS | 2-3 YEARS | 1 TABLET |
36-47 LBS | 4-5 YEARS | 1½ TABLETS |
48-59 LBS | 6-8 YEARS | 2 TABLETS |
60-71 LBS | 9-10 YEARS | 2½ TABLETS |
72-95 LBS | 11 YEARS | 3 TABLETS |
ACETAMINOPHEN 325MG / Tablet
Children 6 years to under 12 years:
find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours
WEIGHT (LBS) | AGE (YEARS) | DOSING PER 4 HOURS |
|---|---|---|
Under 48 LBS | Under 6 YEARS | DO NOT USE |
48-59 LBS | 6-8 YEARS | 1 TABLET |
60-71 LBS | 9-10 YEARS | 1 TABLET |
72-95 LBS | 11 YEARS | 1 TABLET |
AGE | DOSAGE |
|---|---|
adults and children 12 years and over | 2 tablets every 4-6 hours while symptoms last Not to exceed 10 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor |
Do not take more than directed.
See overdose warning
ACETAMINOPHEN 160MG / 5ML
CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE 1MG / 5ML
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr 5MG / 5ML
PHENYLEPHRINE HCl 2.5MG / 5ML
Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours
WEIGHT (LBS) | AGE (YEARS) | DOSING PER 4 HOURS |
|---|---|---|
Under 36 LBS | Under 4 YEARS | DO NOT USE |
36-47 LBS | 4-5 YEARS | ASK A DOCTOR |
48-95 LBS | 6-11 YEARS | 10ML |
ACETAMINOPHEN 160MG / PACKET
Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours
WEIGHT (LBS) | AGE (YEARS) | DOSING PER 4 HOURS |
|---|---|---|
Under 48 LBS | Under 6 YEARS | DO NOT USE |
48-59 LBS | 6-8 YEARS | 2 PACKETS |
60-71 LBS | 9-10 YEARS | 2 PACKETS |
72-95 LBS | 11 YEARS | 3 PACKETS |
ACETAMINOPHEN 160MG / 5ML
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr 5MG / 5ML
Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours
WEIGHT (LBS) | AGE (YEARS) | DOSING PER 4 HOURS |
|---|---|---|
Under 36 LBS | Under 4 YEARS | DO NOT USE |
36-47 LBS | 4-5 YEARS | 5 ML |
48-95 LBS | 6-11 YEARS | 10 ML |