Children <4yrs old (<36lbs). During or within 14 days of MAOIs. Concomitant other acetaminophen products. For use as a sedative hypnotic. See Contraindications. Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs.
Acetaminophen 160mg/5mL; cherry, grape, or bubble-gum flavor; alcohol-free. Use appropriate formulation and give every 4 hours. 6–11lbs: 40mg. 12–17lbs: 80mg. 18–23lbs: 120mg. 24–35lbs ...
Recently infant acetaminophen products have been reformulated from 80 mg/0.8 mL to 160 mg/5 mL. Now all children's acetaminophen liquid preparations contain one concentration — 160 mg/5 mL.
Appropriate dosing of acetaminophen in infants and children should be emphasized to parents and caregivers, according to a policy statement released by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP ...