Common Brands
Listed below are some of the commonly used brands of this medication. Often stores will have their own brand, which may be less expensive. When choosing a medication, be sure to read the major ingredients carefully. Some products will contain multiple active ingredients which could lead to overdosing if you are using more than one product. If you have difficulty selecting a medication, consult your pharmacist.
Generic Name
Listed below is the generic, or major ingredient, name of this medication. Often stores will have their own brand, which may be less expensive. You can identify the medication by knowing the active ingredient of the medication. When choosing a medication, be sure to read the major ingredients carefully. Some products will contain multiple active ingredients which could lead to overdosing if you are using more than one product. If you have difficulty selecting a medication, consult your pharmacist.
ACETAMINOPHEN DOSAGE (FOR FEVER AND PAIN)
Tylenol (Acetominophen) Every 4 Hours –as needed | |||
Weight (lbs.) | Oral Suspension (160mg/5ml) | Children’s Meltaways (80mg) | Junior Meltaways (160mg) |
6-11 | 1.25 ml 40mg |
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12-17 | 2.50 ml 80mg |
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18-23 | 3.75 ml 120mg |
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24-35 | 5ml (1 teaspoon) 160mg | 2 tabs | 1 tab |
36-47 | 1.5 teaspoons (7.5 ml) | 3 tabs | 1.5 tabs |
48-59 | 2 teaspoons (10 ml) | 4 tabs | 2 tabs |
60-71 | 2.5 teaspoons (12.5 ml) | 5 tabs | 2.5 tabs |
72-83 | 3 teaspoons (15 ml) | 6 tabs | 3 tabs |
83-94 | 3.5 teaspoons (17.5 ml) | 7 tabs | 3.5 tabs |
95+ | 4 teaspoons (20 ml) | 8 tabs | 4 tabs |
