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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Use the Children’s Tylenol dosage chart by weight for the US acetaminophen 160 mg/5 mL liquid. Match your bottle, find its printed weight band, then read the amount in mL together with the timing and limits below. For children under 2 years or under 24 lb, ask your child’s doctor. This tool does not determine whether acetaminophen is appropriate for your child.
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 | Label reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 24 | Under 2 years | Ask your child’s doctor | Under 24 lb |
| 24–35 | 2–3 years | 5 mL | 24–35 lb |
| 36–47 | 4–5 years | 7.5 mL | 36–47 lb |
| 48–59 | 6–8 years | 10 mL | 48–59 lb |
| 60–71 | 9–10 years | 12.5 mL | 60–71 lb |
| 72–95 | 11 years | 15 mL | 72–95 lb |
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 | Label reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 24 | Under 2 years | Ask your child’s doctor | Under 24 lb |
| 24–35 | 2–3 years | 5 mL | 24–35 lb |
Label interval: every 4 hours while symptoms last. No more than 5 doses in 24 hours. Do not combine with another medicine containing acetaminophen.
| 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 |
Use weight if possible; otherwise use age, as the manufacturer directs. The columns are alternatives for finding a printed label row. Check the age restrictions too: a higher weight does not remove the under-2 ask-doctor instruction. If the rows do not clearly apply, ask a clinician or pharmacist rather than choosing a larger amount.
Read the manufacturer’s full guidance
Check the exact liquid and strength first. Find the printed weight band in pounds, or use the age alternative if weight is unavailable. Read across to the liquid amount in mL, then read the repeat interval and daily limit below the table. Use only the measuring device supplied with your product. The chart is a label lookup, not a calculation of whether this medicine is appropriate for a child.
Do not round up, interpolate a liquid amount or choose an older age to obtain a result. If the printed bands or age restrictions do not clearly apply, ask a clinician or pharmacist with the exact bottle available. KinToolkit does not calculate a personalized mg/kg dose.
No. That is the liquid’s concentration, not a universal dose. The amount in mL comes from the applicable label row. Other strengths, chewables and combination products need their own directions; do not transfer a liquid amount to another formulation.
Acetaminophen is the active ingredient in the Children’s Tylenol liquid shown here; Tylenol is its brand name. This calculator follows the listed Tylenol bottle’s label. A matching ingredient name alone does not establish that another product has the same directions.
Find the label for your exact store-brand product below. These are label references, not additional bottles in the guided questions. Use that flow only for bottles shown in its selector. Read your own package’s Drug Facts before use.
Published labels checked September 25, 2026. Product names, flavors and package codes identify the specific labels reviewed; other versions may differ.
Walmart Equate · 8 fl oz (237 mL)
acetaminophen · 160 mg/5 mL
Dye-free cherry · oral suspension
Package NDC: 49035-959-08. DailyMed label updated: 2025-07-07.
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CVS · 4 fl oz (118 mL)
acetaminophen · 160 mg/5 mL
Bubble gum · oral suspension
Package NDC: 59779-126-26. DailyMed label updated: 2026-06-01.
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Walgreens · 4 fl oz (118 mL)
acetaminophen · 160 mg/5 mL
Cherry · oral suspension
Package NDC: 0363-7014-05. DailyMed label updated: 2024-04-10.
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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.
