Acetaminophen

How is Acetaminophen dosed?

The dosing instructions for acetaminophen are as follows:

• For patients using acetaminophen oral liquid with a measuring device:

  • Shake the bottle well before each use.
  • Measure the dose with the provided dropper.
  • Slowly give the medicine into your child's mouth (towards the inner cheek).
  • Replace the cap back tightly.

• For patients using acetaminophen oral granules (e.g., Snaplets-FR):

  • Just before the medicine is to be taken, open the number of packets needed for one dose.
  • Mix the granules inside of the packets with a small amount of soft food, such as applesauce, ice cream, or jam.
  • Eat the acetaminophen granules along with the food.

• For patients using acetaminophen suppositories:

  • If the suppository is too soft to insert, chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or run cold water over it before removing the foil wrapper.
  • To insert the suppository: Remove the foil wrapper and moisten the suppository with cold water.
  • Lie down on your side and use your finger to push the suppository up into the rectum.

It is important to follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label for the specific acetaminophen form you are using.

What is the dosage form of Acetaminophen?

Acetaminophen is available in several dosage forms, including oral route and rectal route. Some common oral brand names are Tylenol, Acephen, Actamin Maximum Strength, Altenol, Aminofen, Anacin Aspirin Free, Apra, Arthritis Pain Relief, Cetafen, Childrens Mapap, Childrens Nortemp, Comtrex Sore Throat Relief, Dolono, Febrol, Feverall, Genap, Genebs, Infantaire, Mapap, Mapap Arthritis Pain, Pain-Eze Rheu-Thritis, Pyrecot, Pyregesic, Q-Pap, Redutemp, Silapap, T-Painol, and Tycolene. In terms of oral dosage forms, there are liquid, chewable tablets, and granules. For the rectal route, it is available as a suppository. It is important to follow the dosing instructions on the package label or as advised by your doctor, and to be aware of the maximum daily dose of acetaminophen to avoid liver problems. Always use the provided syringe, dropper, or dosing device when administering the medicine to a child, and never use an alternative device.

How is Acetaminophen administered?

Acetaminophen can be administered orally or rectally depending on the patient's needs and doctor's instructions.

For oral administration:

• Remove the cap, attach the syringe to the flow restrictor, and invert the bottle.
• Pull back the syringe until filled with the dose prescribed by your doctor.
• Slowly give the medicine into your child's mouth (towards the inner cheek).
• Replace and tighten the cap.

For patients using the oral liquid with a dropper or oral granules:

• Shake the bottle well before each use.
• Measure the dose with the provided dropper or dosing device.
• Remove the cap, insert the dropper or dosing device, and withdraw the dose prescribed by your doctor.
• Slowly give the medicine into your child's mouth (towards the inner cheek).
• Replace the cap back tightly.

For rectal administration using suppositories:

• If the suppository is too soft to insert, chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or run cold water over it before removing the foil wrapper.
• Remove the foil wrapper and moisten the suppository with cold water.
• Lie down on your side and use your finger to push the suppository up into the rectum.

Always follow your doctor's orders or the instructions on the label when administering acetaminophen. The dosage may vary depending on the individual's age, weight, and medical condition.