Infants’ Acetaminophen Dosing

Manufacturers are changing the amount (concentration) of acetaminophen in medicines for infants. These new

concentrations will have different dosing directions. During the transition, you may find both concentrations

on store shelves and in your home.

What you need to know:
• The medicine label for children under 2 years of age instructs you to call your doctor for dosing directions.

• Your doctor or pharmacist can give you the correct dosing instructions once they know the concentration of he acetaminophen in the product you are using.

How can I tell which concentration I have?

You will find the concentration for the medicine on the front of the medicine bottle, either 80mg/0.8mL (old product concentration) or 160mg/5mL (new product concentration).