The recommended acetaminophen dose for children ages 6 to 12 is acetaminophen 325 mg (one regular strength tablet) every four to six hours as needed, not to exceed five tablets in 24 hours. Extra-strength and extended-release acetaminophen should not be used in children under the age of 12. Alternatively, Children's Tylenol can be used (see Children's Tylenol Dosage).
General Acetaminophen Dosage Information
Considerations for people taking acetaminophen include the following:
Acetaminophen comes in a variety of forms, including tablets, caplets, gel tabs, chewable tablets, and liquid. It is usually taken by mouth every four to six hours as needed.
Two long-acting forms are also available: TylenolArthritis Pain and Tylenol 8 Hour. These products contain one layer that dissolves quickly for rapid pain relief and a second layer that dissolves slowly. These products are taken every eight hours.
Acetaminophen can be taken with or without food. If acetaminophen bothers your stomach, try taking it with food.
It is important to keep track of how much acetaminophen you take, as it is easy to take too much (see Tylenol Poisoning). It is important to remember that acetaminophen is found in many medications (both prescription and non-prescription).
For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed.
If you are unsure about anything related to your acetaminophen dosage, please talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
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