Indications: Treatment of fever and pain.

Table Notes:

• DOSAGE: Determine by finding child's weight in the top row of the dosage table
• BRAND NAMES: Tylenol, Feverall (suppositories), generic acetaminophen
• FREQUENCY: Repeat every 4-6 hours as needed. Don't give more than 5 times a day.
• ADULT DOSAGE: 650 mg
• MELTAWAYS: Dissolvable tabs that come in 80 mg and 160 mg (jr. strength)
• SUPPOSITORIES: Acetaminophen also comes in 80, 120, 325 and 650 mg suppositories (the rectal dose is the same as the dosage given by mouth).
• EXTENDED-RELEASE: Avoid 650 mg oral products in children (Reason: they are q 8 hour extended-release)
• PRECAUTIONS: Don't use under 3 months of age (Reason: fever during the first 12 weeks of life needs to be documented in a medical setting and if present, your infant needs a complete evaluation). Avoid multi-ingredient products in children under 6 years of age (Reason: AAP recommendation October 2007).