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  • Knowledgebase: Medication Dosing Charts

    Medication dosing information for over the counter medications.


    1. Tylenol (Acetaminophen) Drops - Top

    WARNING! All acetaminophen infant drops have a new strength- the SAME strength as children's acetaminophen (180mg/5ml)

    Below is the dosing FOR THE OLD FORMULATION WHICH IS BEING PHASED OUT.
    (80mg per 0.8ml):

    6-12 Pounds: 1/2 Droppers
    13-18 Pounds: 1 Droppers
    19-24 Pounds: 1_1/2 Droppers
    25-29 Pounds: 2 Droppers
    30-36 Pounds: 2_1/2 Droppers
    37-41 Pounds: 3 Droppers
    42-47 Pounds: 3_1/2 Droppers
    48-55 Pounds: 4 Droppers

    Dosing is every 4 hours.
    - Updated: July 5, 2011

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