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Giving the wrong amount, or dose, of medicine is one of the biggest problems parents have when giving acetaminophen to children. The tables* below can help you figure out the right amount to give. (Find a print-friendly version here .)
Below you will find dosing charts for several adult TYLENOL ® products available in different forms – including tablets, liquid gels and dissolve packs – with information for the maximum dose. Use these dosing charts to help ensure safe use.
View our Children’s and Infant’s Tylenol® dosing chart. Find the recommended pediatric acetaminophen dosage by weight & age for safe pain & fever relief for your child.
The adult Tylenol 8HR dosage is 2 tablets (1,300 mg) by mouth every 8 hours with water. Don’t chew, cut, or crush the tablets. Don’t take more than 6 tablets (3,900 mg) in 24 hours.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosing Chart Give every 4-6 hours as needed, no more than 5 times in 24 hours. Do not use under age 3 months unless advised by your clinician.
Find the correct dosage of Tylenol (Acetaminophen) to give your child based on weight and age using the St. Louis Children's Hospital Acetaminophen child dosage chart.
Detailed Acetaminophen dosage information for adults and children. Includes dosages for Pain and Fever; plus renal, liver and dialysis adjustments.
Acetaminophen dosing should not exceed more than every 4 hours or 5 doses in a 24-hour period. Additionally, acetaminophen should not be given with other cough and cold medications which could contain acetaminophen.
*Tylenol should not be given to infants under three (3) months of age, unless recommended by their physician. *Acetaminophen may be given at intervals of every 4-6 hours Ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil) Dosing Chart
Find the right dose on the chart below. Use the child's weight for dose. If the child's weight is not available, use the child's age. Repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last. Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours.