Infant Tylenol is approximately 3 times more concentrated than Children's Tylenol. A child given Infant Tylenol in a child's dose may receive a toxic dose.
Formulation
Acetaminophen per mL
Reported Concentration
infant's Tylenol
100 mg per mL
160 mg in 1.6 mL
children's Tylenol
32 mg per mL
160 mg in 5 mL (1 teaspoon)
dose of acetaminophen in mg with infant's Tylenol =
= (100 mg) * (volume in mL)
dose per kg =
= (total dose) / (body weight in kilograms
A dose > 250 mg per kg places the child at risk for hepatotoxicity (see above).
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