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| | | 11-15|| 24-35|| 2-3 y||160 | ||
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| | | 22-26|| 48-59|| 6-8 y||320 | ||
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Revision as of 22:11, 8 April 2015
General
- Type: Antipyretic
- Dosage Forms: IV; PO; PR
- Common Trade Names: Tylenol
Adult Dosing
General
- PO
- Immediate-release
- Regular strength: 650 mg q4-6 hours
- Extra strength: 1000 mg q6 hours
- Extended-release: 1300 mg q8 hours
- Immediate-release
- Rectal: 650 mg q4-6 hours
- IV:
- <50 kg: 15 mg/kg q6 hours or 12.5 mg/kg q4 hours
- ≥50 kg: 650 mg q4 hours or 1000 mg q6 hours
- Maximum daily dose: 4g
Pediatric Dosing
- 15 mg/kg/dose q6 hours
Acetaminophen Pediatric Dosing Chart
| Weight (kg) | Weight (lbs) | Age | Dosage (mg) |
| 3-5.3 | 6-11 | 0-3 mo | 40 |
| 5.4-7 | 12-17 | 4-11 mo | 80 |
| 8-10 | 18-23 | 1-2 y | 120 |
| 11-15 | 24-35 | 2-3 y | 160 |
| 16-21 | 36-47 | 4-5 y | 240 |
| 22-26 | 48-59 | 6-8 y | 320 |
| 27-32 | 60-71 | 9-10 y | 400 |
| 33-43 | 72-95 | 11 y | 480 |
- Dosage can be given q6hours
Special Populations
- Pregnancy Rating:
- Lactation:
- Renal Dosing
- Adult
- Pediatric
- Hepatic Dosing
- Adult
- Pediatric
Contraindications
- Allergy to class/drug
Adverse Reactions
Serious
Common
Warnings
- When calculating maximum daily dose consider all sources of acetaminophen
- Be careful that the dose in milligrams and milliliters is not confused
Pharmacology
- Half-life:
- Metabolism:
- Excretion:
- Mechanism of Action: