Acetaminophen 160 mg/5 mL (Liquid) Dosage Calculator

Acetaminophen 160 mg/5 mL (Liquid) Dosage Calculator (Brand Name: Tylenol; Tempra; Panadol; Paracetamol)

Patient's Weight:

Patient Age Group:

Acetaminophen 160 mg / 5 mL (Liquid)

Doses expressed in terms of Acetaminophen

10 to 15 mg/kg/dose po every 4 to 6 hours prn (Max: 5 doses per day) for weights ≤80 kg; 25 mL (800 mg) for weights >80 kg

How to Calculate Acetaminophen 160 mg/5 mL (Liquid) Dose

This calculator determines the Acetaminophen dose for treating pain and fever, using a concentration of Acetaminophen 160 mg/5 mL (32 mg/mL), based on the patient’s weight and age group:

Dose in mL and mg (based on Acetaminophen):

Pediatric ≥ 3 months: 10 to 15 mg/kg/dose po every 4 to 6 hours prn (Max: 5 doses per day) for weights ≤80 kg; 25 mL (800 mg) for weights >80 kg

Adults: Usual dose is 10.2 mL (325 mg) to 20.3 mL (650 mg) po every 4 to 6 hours prn (Max 4 g/24 hrs)

Where:

Weight: Enter the patient’s weight in kilograms (kg) or pounds (lb) and select the unit from the dropdown (automatically converted to kg).
Age Group: Select the appropriate age group (Pediatric ≥ 3 months or Adults).
Concentration: Acetaminophen 160 mg/5 mL (32 mg/mL).

Administer as prescribed for pain or fever. ⚠️ Always consult a healthcare provider.

Using the Acetaminophen 160 mg/5 mL (Liquid) Dosage Calculator

Enter the patient’s weight in kilograms or pounds, select the unit, choose the age group, and click "Calculate." The calculator provides the dose in mL and mg (Acetaminophen) for pediatric and adult patients.

Example: Weight 10 kg, Pediatric ≥ 3 months:

Pediatric ≥ 3 months:
3.1 mL (100 mg) to 4.7 mL (150 mg) po every 4 to 6 hours to a maximum of 5 doses per day prn
Max daily dose: 23.4 mL/day (750 mg/day)

Example: Weight 100 kg, Pediatric ≥ 3 months:
25 mL (800 mg) po every 4 to 6 hours to a maximum of 5 doses per day prn
Max daily dose: 125 mL/day (4000 mg/day)

Usual adult dose:
10.2 mL (325 mg) to 20.3 mL (650 mg) po every 4 to 6 hours prn (Max 125 mL/4 g/24 hrs)

Calculations must be re-checked and should not be used alone...

Consult a healthcare provider before administering.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is Acetaminophen used for?

Acetaminophen (Tylenol; Tempra; Panadol; Paracetamol) is used to treat pain and fever.

2. How often is this given?

Pediatric ≥ 3 months: 10 to 15 mg/kg/dose po every 4 to 6 hours prn (Max 5 doses/day) for weights ≤80 kg; 25 mL (800 mg) po every 4 to 6 hours prn (Max 5 doses/day, Max daily dose: 125 mL/day or 4000 mg/day) for weights >80 kg. Adults: 325 to 650 mg/dose po every 4 to 6 hours prn (Max 4 g/24 hrs).

3. Can this be used for infants under 3 months?

Consult a doctor, as Acetaminophen is not typically recommended for infants under 3 months without medical supervision.

4. What if weight is in pounds?

Enter the weight in pounds, and the calculator will automatically convert it to kilograms for calculation (1 lb = 0.4536 kg approximately).

5. What’s the maximum daily dose for pediatric patients?

The maximum daily dose for pediatric patients (≥3 months) is 125 mL (4000 mg) per 24 hours, regardless of weight.