Find children's acetaminophen label directions using a weight or age range and matching the bottle strength. This educational calculator does not replace the medicine label or advice from a healthcare professional.
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Match the Children’s or Infants’ Tylenol bottle and its printed concentration before choosing a range. The calculator shows label directions for the selected bottle; it does not determine whether acetaminophen is appropriate for your child.
The Tylenol flow starts with weight ranges and offers an age-range fallback. Read the age assumptions shown in the tool and the full manufacturer guidance before using the directions.
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| Bottle | Ingredient | Strength | Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children’s TYLENOL | Acetaminophen | 160 mg / 5 mL | Weight or age |
| Infants’ TYLENOL | Acetaminophen | 160 mg / 5 mL | Weight or age |
US liquid products shown here only. Do not apply these amounts to another strength, formulation or country’s product. Use the measuring device supplied with your bottle and read the full label; this page does not reproduce every warning.
Use weight if known; otherwise use age. The weight and age columns are alternatives from the label, not a formula. If the child is outside the listed age range or the weight falls outside a printed band, ask a clinician. Do not interpolate.
| Weight (lb) | Age on label | Label amount |
|---|---|---|
| Under 24 | Under 2 years | Ask your child’s doctor |
| 24–35 | 2–3 years | 5 mL |
| 36–47 | 4–5 years | 7.5 mL |
| 48–59 | 6–8 years | 10 mL |
| 60–71 | 9–10 years | 12.5 mL |
| 72–95 | 11 years | 15 mL |
Label interval: every 4 hours while symptoms last. No more than 5 doses in 24 hours. Do not combine with another medicine containing acetaminophen.
Use weight if known; otherwise use age. The weight and age columns are alternatives from the label, not a formula. If the child is outside the listed age range or the weight falls outside a printed band, ask a clinician. Do not interpolate.
| Weight (lb) | Age on label | Label amount |
|---|---|---|
| Under 24 | Under 2 years | Ask your child’s doctor |
| 24–35 | 2–3 years | 5 mL |
Label interval: every 4 hours while symptoms last. No more than 5 doses in 24 hours. Do not combine with another medicine containing acetaminophen.
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KinToolkit organizes the selected US liquid medicine labels into bottle-matching tools and reference tables. The calculator and these tables use the same range lookup, not a continuous weight formula. Manufacturer labels are the primary sources; this summary does not establish an independently validated or clinically reviewed dosing protocol.
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Verify the active ingredient, concentration and warnings on your own package. KinToolkit is an independent educational tool, not a medical professional or a substitute for your child’s clinician. The brands mentioned above are not affiliated with KinToolkit.