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Acetaminophen Suppository Dosage
For children ages 12 and older, the recommended acetaminophen suppository dosage is 650 mg every four to six hours as needed. Children 6 to 12 years old generally take 325 mg, while younger children 3 to 6 years old can take 120 mg every four to six hours. Acetaminophen suppository dosing for children 3 to 36 months old typically starts at 80 mg.
The recommended dose of acetaminophen suppositories will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
- Your child's age
- Other medications your child may be taking
- Other medical conditions your child may have.
As is always the case, do not adjust the dose of acetaminophen suppositories unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
Refer to the following chart for information for the recommend acetaminophen suppository dose:
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Age
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Dose (mg)
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Under 3 months
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Ask your healthcare provider
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3 to 11 months
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80 mg every six hours as needed
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12 to 36 months
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80 mg every four hours as needed
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3 to 6 years
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120 mg every four to six hours as needed
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6 to 12 years
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325 mg every four to six hours as needed
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12 and over
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650 mg every four to six hours as needed
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Do not use more than six suppositories in 24 hours.
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD