Acetaminophen, commonly known by the brand name Tylenol, is used to relieve pain and fever.
Tylenol dosage for babies and kids is determined by weight, not age.
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Acetaminophen dosing tables for fever and pain in children.
The American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/medication-safety/Pages/Acetaminophen-for-Fever-and-Pain.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed January 2022]
FDA.
FDA drug safety communication: Addition of another concentration of liquid acetaminophen marketed for infants.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration.https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-drug-safety-communication-addition-another-concentration-liquid-acetaminophen-marketed-infantsOpens a new window[Accessed January 2022]
MedlinePlus.
Acetaminophen dosing for children.https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000783.htmOpens a new window[Accessed January 2022]
Medscape.
Acetaminophen rectal (OTC).https://reference.medscape.com/drug/acephen-feverall-acetaminophen-rectal-999328#0Opens a new window[Accessed January 2022]
Tylenol.
Dosage information for infants, children, and adults.https://www.tylenolprofessional.com/dosageOpens a new window[Accessed January 2022]
