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When to give medicine for fever child...
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosing Chart
Medications and Dosages to Reduce Pain and Fever
Important!
When to give tylenol for fever 1 year old
THERE HAS BEEN A CHANGE TO THE CONCENTRATION FOR INFANT ACETAMINOPHEN. ALL LIQUID ACETAMINOPHEN WILL BE MOVING TO A CONCENTRATION OF 160MG/5ML. THERE MAY BE A TIME WHEN BOTH CONCENTRATIONS ARE AVAILABLE. PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK THE CONCENTRATION BEFORE DOSING!
- Ask your health care provider or pharmacist which formulation is best for your child.
Fever reducers should only be used in infants under 2 months of age under a doctor’s supervision.
- Give dose based on your child’s weight.Can i give children's tylenol to an infant
If you don’t know the weight, give dose based on your child’s age. Do not give more medication than recommended.
- If you have questions about dosing or any other concern, call your health care provider.
- Always use a proper measuring device.
For example:
- When giving infant drops, use only the dosing device (dropper or syringe) enclosed in the package.
- When giving children’s suspension or liquid, use the dosage cup enclosed in the package.(kitchen spoons are not accurate measures)