Tylenol for Children + Adults

Uses .

[ acetaminophen ]

analgesic for reducing pain; antipyretic for reducing fever

Dosing .

Special Note

[ dosing stratification ]

Info: weight-based dosing preferred over age-based dosing

24-35 lb or 2-3 yo

[ oral suspension ]

Dose: 5 mL PO q4h prn; Max: 25 mL/24h; 75 mg/kg/day from all sources

36-47 lb or 4-5 yo

[ oral suspension ]

Dose: 7.5 mL PO q4h prn; Max: 37.5 mL/24h; 75 mg/kg/day from all sources

48-59 lb or 6-8 yo

[ oral suspension ]

Dose: 10 mL PO q4h prn; Max: 50 mL/24h; 75 mg/kg/day from all sources

60-71 lb or 9-10 yo

[ oral suspension ]

Dose: 12.5 mL PO q4h prn; Max: 62.5 mL/24h; 75 mg/kg/day from all sources

72-95 lb or 11 yo

[ oral suspension ]

Dose: 15 mL PO q4h prn; Max: 75 mL/24h; 75 mg/kg/day up to 4 g/day from all sources

12 yo and older

[ oral suspension ]

Dose: 20 mL PO q4h prn; Max: 100 mL/24h; 4 g/day from all sources

renal dosing

[ adjust dose frequency ]

CrCl 10-50: give usual dose q6-8h; CrCl <10: give usual dose q8h

HD: give usual dose q8h; no supplement after dialysis; PD: give usual dose q8h; no supplement

hepatic dosing

[ see below ]

hepatic impairment: consider decr. usual dose