![]() ![]() This medication also comes in two forms but the infant and the children's suspensions are not equal. THEY COME IN DIFFERENT STRENGTHS (FOLLOW DOSAGE ABOVE) AND CAN BE CUT TO THE APPROPRIATE SIZE FOR YOUR CHILD'S DOSAGE. INFANT SUSPENSION (160MG/5ML) WEIGHT DOSAGE ACETAMINOPHENĬHILDRENS LIQUID/SUSPENSION (160MG/5ML) ACETAMINOPHENĬHEWABLE TABLETS **CHECK DOSAGE, THERE ARE 80 AND 160MG CHEWABLES** ACETAMINOPHENįEVERALL SUPPOSITORIES (ACETAMINOPHEN) CAN BE USED FOR CHILDREN WHO CANNOT KEEP DOWN ORAL MEDICATIONS OR HAVE DIFFICULTY TAKING ORAL MEDICATIONS. **Do NOT give this medication more often than Do not give this medication if your child is already getting this medication from another product. Acetaminopen is a pain reliever and fever reducer, it will not make cold and cough symptoms any better! Also be sure to check ingredient labels for any other medications you are giving your child as there are many products on the market which include acetaminophen in their ingredient list. **ALWAYS BASE DOSE ON YOUR CHILD'S WEIGHT, NOT AGE!!**Īcetaminophen can be harmful or fatal if your child has an overdose.Remember, to always double check the concentration on the bottle you have at home and call if there is any concern that the instructions on the bottle are different than the chart below. this chart is based ONLY on the 160mg/5ml liquid. Prior to 2012 there used to be two concentrations of acetaminophen. Be sure to double check the concentration of the medication you have at home.
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