Pediatric Acetaminophen Dose

The Pediatric Acetaminophen Dose calculator computes a single dosage of acetaminophen based on the patients weight and the ratios described below.

INSTRUCTIOINS: Choose units and enter the following:

• (PW) Patient's Weight

Pediatric Acetaminophen Dose (PAD): The dose range is returned in milligrams, and the patient's weight is returned in kilograms for verification.

The Math / Science

IMPORTANT:  Follow dosage recommendation on bottle.  Also, dosage does not change whether given by oral medication or suppository.  The max dosage in a day should not exceed 75 mg.

The formula for Pediatric Dosage is Acetaminophen in this calculator is

DH = 15mg/kg * PW

DL = 10mg/kg * PW

where:

• DH = High range of dosage
• DL = Low range of dosage
• PW = Patient weight