Dosing for TYLENOL® Children’s & Infants’ Medicine

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.

Dosage information is also available by weight / age across our childrens’ and infants’ products. For more information on administering TYLENOL® Children's & Infants’ medication, see our guide below or ask your pediatrician.

ACETAMINOPHEN 160MG / 5ML

Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours

Weight
(LBS)
Age
(YEARS)
DOSING
PER 4 HOURS
< 24
LBS
< 2
YEARS
ASK A
DOCTOR
24-35
LBS
2-3
YEARS

5ML

Learn more about Tylenol® Infants’ Oral Suspension

ACETAMINOPHEN 160MG / 5ML

Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours

Weight
(LBS)
Age
(YEARS)
DOSING
PER 4 HOURS
< 24
LBS
< 2
YEARS
ASK A
DOCTOR
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

Learn more about Tylenol® Children’s Oral Suspension

ACETAMINOPHEN 160MG / TABLET

Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours

Weight
(LBS)
Age
(YEARS)
DOSING
PER 4 HOURS
< 24
LBS
< 2
YEARS
ASK A
DOCTOR
24-35
LBS
2-3
YEARS

1 TABLET
36-47
LBS
4-5
YEARS

1 ½ TABLETS
48-59
LBS
6-8
YEARS

2 TABLETS
60-71
LBS
9-10
YEARS

2 ½ TABLETS
72-95
LBS
11
YEARS

3 TABLETS

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ACETAMINOPHEN 160MG / PACKET

Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours

Weight
(LBS)
Age
(YEARS)
DOSING
PER 4 HOURS
< 48
LBS
< 6
YEARS
DO NOT USE
48-59
LBS
6-8
YEARS
Two red packets representing product form of Children's Tylenol® Dissolve Packs medicine
2 PACKETS
60-71
LBS
9-10
YEARS
Two red packets representing product form of Children's Tylenol® Dissolve Packs medicine
2 PACKETS
72-95
LBS
11
YEARS
Three red packets representing product form of Children's Tylenol® Dissolve Packs medicine
3 PACKETS

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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
< 36
LBS
< 4
YEARS
DO NOT USE
36-47
LBS
4-5
YEARS
ASK A
DOCTOR
48-95
LBS
6-11
YEARS

10ML

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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
< 36
LBS
< 4
YEARS
DO NOT USE
36-47
LBS
4-5
YEARS
ASK A
DOCTOR
48-95
LBS
6-11
YEARS

10ML

Learn more about Tylenol® Children’s Cold + Cough + Runny Nose

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
< 36
LBS
< 4
YEARS
DO NOT USE
36-47
LBS
4-5
YEARS

5ML
48-95
LBS
6-11
YEARS

10ML

Learn more about Tylenol® Children’s Cold + Cough + Sore Throat

ACETAMINOPHEN 325MG / Liquid Gel or Tablet

Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours

Weight
(LBS)
Age
(YEARS)
DOSING
PER 4 HOURS
< 48
LBS
< 6
YEARS
DO NOT USE
48-59
LBS
6-8
YEARS
1 LIQUID GEL / TABLET
60-71
LBS
9-10
YEARS
1 LIQUID GEL / TABLET
72-95
LBS
11
YEARS
1 LIQUID GEL / TABLET

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Always read and follow the label. If possible, use weight to dose, otherwise use age.

Do not exceed more than five doses in 24 hours. Do not use more than one product containing acetaminophen at the same time.

Only the dosing device provided with the product should be used to measure the proper amount of medicine.

Ask your healthcare professional about dosages for children under 2 years of age.


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