ACETAMINOPHEN DOSING CHART
http://www.askdrsears.com/html/8/t089101.aspACETAMINOPHEN
(TYLENOL, FEVERALL, TEMPRA)
WHAT IT'S USED FOR
Acetaminophen reduces fever and it relieves the pain of teething, earache, sunburn, cuts, bruises, headache, etc.
DOSAGE
(Click here to see dosing chart below)
7 mg per pound every 4 hours. The dosage we use is 7 milligrams per pound of bodyweight (for metric users, that's 15mg per kilo). For example: a 22-pound child would get 154 mg (22x7=154). This is about one-teaspoon of children's liquid. Don't worry about giving 160mg instead of 154mg - the difference is minimal. This dose can be given every four hours, or realistically, five times a day.
DR. SEARS HELPFUL HINTS
* Acetaminophen starts taking effect within 45 to 60 minutes and should last four hours. If it wears- off too soon, then use a dose of Ibuprofen.
* For very high or stubborn fevers, alternate between Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen every three hours (i.e., give a dose of acetaminophen then three hours later give ibuprofen then three hours later acetaminophen, etc.) These two medications are safe to use together like this.
* 1 tsp (5ml) of children's liquid contains 160 mg of acetaminophen.
* Feverall suppositories are a good alternative if the child is vomiting, or is very resistant to take medicine by mouth. The suppositories can be cut-up to get the proper dose.
* Some packages come with a cup that is "measured" in child's weight or age - these cups will under dose so you should use your own dropper or cup that measures in teaspoons or milliliters.
SAFETY/SIDE EFFECTS
Acetaminophen has been safely used in children for many years. There are minimal side- effect concerns in a healthy child. It has a high safety margin, i.e. it takes about seven times the regular dose to be harmful. If given at the proper doses, it is safe to use "around the clock" for several days.
INTERACTIONS
Acetaminophen can be used along with any antibiotic, cold or cough remedy (providing Acetaminophen is not one of the ingredients).
HOW SUPPLIED
(see dosing chart below)
* Children's liquid 160mg/5ml
* Chewable tablets 80mg or 160mg
* Junior strength caplets 160mg
* Rectal suppository (Feverall brand) 80mg, 120mg, 325mg (may be cut for proper dose)
A study in 2001 has shown that giving an initial double dose of acetaminophen for high fevers is both safe and more effective to bring down that high fever fast. Only give a double dose if the fever is high. You can only give a double dose once every few days if needed. Any other doses should be the regular dose.
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ACETAMINOPHEN DOSING CHART
Dose is every 4-6 hours. When treating fever or pain, I like to use a "strong but safe" dose so your child will feel better sooner. I have designed this chart with narrow weight ranges so you can give the best dose. Dosing chart for suppositories is below regular chart.
Weight: Milligram
Dosage Infant
Drops
80mg/0.8ml Children's
liquid
160mg/5ml Children's soft
chews
80mg each Junior strength
Caps or chews
160mg each
5-8 lbs 40mg ½ dropper
(.4ml) ¼ tsp
(1.25ml) N/A N/A
9-10 lbs 60mg ¾ dropper
(.6ml) 1/3 tsp
(1.8ml) N/A N/A
11-16 lbs 80mg 1 dropper
(.8ml) ½ tsp
(2.5ml) N/A N/A
17-21 lbs 120mg 1 ½ droppers
(1.2ml) ¾ tsp
(3.75ml) N/A N/A
22-26 lbs 160mg 2 droppers
(1.6ml) 1 tsp
(5ml) 2 tablets 1 tablet
27-32 lbs 200mg 2 ½ dropper
(2ml) 1 ¼ tsp
(6.25ml) 2 ½ tablets
33-37 lbs 240mg 3 droppers
(2.4ml) 1 ½ tsp
(7.5ml) 3 tablets 1 ½ tablet
38-42 lbs 280mg 3 ½ droppers
(2.8ml) 1 ¾ tsp
(8.75ml) 3 ½ tablets
43-53 lbs 320mg 4 droppers
(3.2ml) 2 tsp
(10ml) 4 tablets 2 tablets
54-64 lbs 400mg Use Liquid 2 ½
tsp(12.5ml) 5 tablets 2 ½ tablets
65-75 lbs 480mg 3 tsp
(15ml) 6 tablets 3 tablets
76-86 lbs 560mg 3 ½ tsp
(17.5ml) 7 tablets 3 ½ tablets
87-95 lbs 640mg 4 tsp
(20ml) 8 tablets 4 tablets
>95 lbs Give Adult Dosage
Dosing chart for Acetaminophen suppositories. You will notice these doses tend to be a little higher than if given orally. This is safe for two reasons:
1. Suppositories are absorbed less consistently than an oral dose.
2. Suppositories are meant for short-term use (just while your child can't tolerate oral intake) and giving a little higher dose for one day will not be harmful.
Doses are every 4-6 hours
Weight Suppository
120mg each Suppository
325mg each
12-17lbs 1 suppository
18-23lbs 1 ½ suppository
24-37lbs 2 suppositories
38-60lbs 1 suppository
61-90lbs 1 ½ suppository
>90lbs 2 suppositories
posted by 雨后彩虹 @ 10:46 AM
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