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===Acetaminophen Pediatric Dosing Chart===
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==Special Populations==
==Special Populations==

Revision as of 22:07, 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
  • 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)
2.7-5.3 6-11 0-3 mo 40
5.4-8.1 12-17 4-11 mo 80
8.2-10.8 18-23 1-2 y 120
10.9-16.3 24-35 2-3 y 160
16.4-21.7 36-47 4-5 y 240
21.8-27.2 48-59 6-8 y 320
27.3-32.6 60-71 9-10 y 400
32.7-43.2 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:

See Also

Sources