Category: Paracetamol

Paracetamol Schedule By Age Group

Do you want to know how much paracetamol you or your child can take per day? We have put it in a schedule for you. Make sure you take the time between two doses.

Age Tablets or drink Suppository
up to 3 months 10 g per kg of weight per 4-6 hours 60 mg per 8-12 hours
3-12 months 60 mg per 4-6 hours 120 mg per 8-12 hours
1-2 years 120 mg per 4-6 hours 240 mg per 8-12 hours
2-4 years 120-180 mg per 4-6 hours 240 mg per 8 hours
4-6 years 180 mg per 4-6 hours 240 mg per 6 hours
6-9 years 250 mg per 4-6 hours 500 mg per 8-12 hours
9-12 years 500 mg per 6-8 hours 600 mg per 8 hours
12-15 years 500 mg per 4-6 hours 500-1000 mg per 8-12 hours
16 years and older 500-1000 mg per 4 hours,
up to 3000 mg per day
500-1000 mg per 6 hours,
maximum 4000 mg per day