PediaCare Infant's Acetaminophen

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

renal dosing

[ adjust dose frequency ]

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

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

hepatic dosing

[ see below ]

hepatic impairment: consider decr. usual dose