Dosing for TYLENOL^® Children’s & Infants’ Acetaminophen Products

Children's medicines are formulated to deliver the right amount of medicine to your little one. No matter the medicine or brand, always read and follow the label on the bottle before giving a dose and only use such products as directed. Do NOT use with any other product containing acetaminophen.

Dosage information is also available by product or by weight/age across our children’s and infants’ products. For more information on administering TYLENOL® Children's & Infants’ medication, see our guide below or ask your pediatrician.

Dosing by Child's Weight / Age

If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.

PRODUCT	ACTIVE INGREDIENT	DOSE
Infants' TYLENOL® Oral Suspension	acetaminophen 160 mg (per 5 mL)	Ask a Healthcare Provider
Children's TYLENOL® Oral Suspension	acetaminophen 160 mg (per 5 mL)	Ask a Healthcare Provider
TYLENOL® For Children + Adults Family	acetaminophen 160 mg (per 5 mL)	Ask a Healthcare Provider

mL = milliliter

Repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last.

Do NOT give more than 5 doses in 24 hours.

Use only the dosing device (syringe or dosing cup) that came with the product.

Parents and caregivers should ask a healthcare provider if their child’s age is below the directed dosing instructions or if they have questions.

PRODUCT	ACTIVE INGREDIENT	DOSE
Infants' TYLENOL® Oral Suspension	acetaminophen 160 mg (per 5 mL)	5 mL
Children's TYLENOL® Oral Suspension	acetaminophen 160 mg (per 5 mL)	5 mL
Children's TYLENOL® Chewables _{Chew or crush completely before swallowing}	acetaminophen 160 mg (per chewable tablet)	1 tablet
TYLENOL® For Children + Adults Family	acetaminophen 160 mg (per 5 mL)	5 mL

mL = milliliter

Repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last.

Do NOT give more than 5 doses in 24 hours.

Use only the dosing device (syringe or dosing cup) that came with the product.

Parents and caregivers should ask a healthcare provider if their child’s age is below the directed dosing instructions or if they have questions.

PRODUCT	ACTIVE INGREDIENT	DOSE
Infants' TYLENOL® Oral Suspension	acetaminophen 160 mg (per 5 mL)	Ask a Healthcare Provider
Children's TYLENOL® Oral Suspension	acetaminophen 160 mg (per 5 mL)	7.5 mL
Children's TYLENOL® Chewables _{Chew or crush completely before swallowing}	acetaminophen 160 mg (per chewable tablet)	1½ tablets
TYLENOL® For Children + Adults Family	acetaminophen 160 mg (per 5 mL)	7.5 mL

mL = milliliter

Repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last.

Do NOT give more than 5 doses in 24 hours.

Use only the dosing device (syringe or dosing cup) that came with the product.

Parents and caregivers should ask a healthcare provider if their child’s age is below the directed dosing instructions or if they have questions.

PRODUCT	ACTIVE INGREDIENT	DOSE
Infants' TYLENOL® Oral Suspension	acetaminophen 160 mg (per 5 mL)	Ask a Healthcare Provider
Children's TYLENOL® Oral Suspension	acetaminophen 160 mg (per 5 mL)	10 mL
Children's TYLENOL® Chewables _{Chew or crush completely before swallowing}	acetaminophen 160 mg (per chewable tablet)	2 tablets
Children's TYLENOL® Dissolve Packs	acetaminophen 160 mg (per powder)	2 powders
TYLENOL® For Children + Adults Family	acetaminophen 160 mg (per 5 mL)	10 mL
TYLENOL® Regular Strength Tablets _{Do not chew}	acetaminophen 325 mg (per tablet / liquid gel)	1 tablet

mL = milliliter

For TYLENOL^® Infant's and Children's, repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last.

For TYLENOL^® Regular Strength Tablets, repeat dose every 4-6 hours while symptoms last.

Do NOT give more than 5 doses in 24 hours.

Use only the dosing device (syringe or dosing cup) that came with the product.

Parents and caregivers should ask a healthcare provider if their child’s age is below the directed dosing instructions or if they have questions.

PRODUCT	ACTIVE INGREDIENT	DOSE
Children's TYLENOL® Oral Suspension	acetaminophen 160 mg (per 5 mL)	12.5 mL
Children's TYLENOL® Chewables _{Chew or crush completely before swallowing}	acetaminophen 160 mg (per chewable tablet)	2½ tablets
Children's TYLENOL® Dissolve Packs	acetaminophen 160 mg (per powder)	2 powders
TYLENOL® For Children + Adults Family	acetaminophen 160 mg (per 5 mL)	12.5 mL
TYLENOL® Regular Strength Tablets _{Do not chew}	acetaminophen 325 mg (per tablet)	1 tablet

mL = milliliter

For TYLENOL^® Infant's and Children's, repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last.

For TYLENOL^® Regular Strength Tablets, repeat dose every 4-6 hours while symptoms last.

Do NOT give more than 5 doses in 24 hours.

Use only the dosing device (syringe or dosing cup) that came with the product.

Parents and caregivers should ask a healthcare provider if their child’s age is below the directed dosing instructions or if they have questions.

PRODUCT	ACTIVE INGREDIENT	DOSE
Children's TYLENOL® Oral Suspension	acetaminophen 160 mg (per 5 mL)	15 mL
Children's TYLENOL® Chewables _{Chew or crush completely before swallowing}	acetaminophen 160 mg (per chewable tablet)	3 tablets
Children's TYLENOL® Dissolve Packs	acetaminophen 160 mg (per powder)	3 powders
TYLENOL® For Children + Adults Family	acetaminophen 160 mg (per 5 mL)	15 mL
TYLENOL® Regular Strength Tablets _{Do not chew}	acetaminophen 325 mg (per tablet)	1 tablet