If you have any questions about your child's fever, please consult our fever page.

If your child is under 6 months of age with a temperature greater than 100.4 degrees and you have not consulted someone in our office, call our office now.

The best way to determine the proper dose of acetaminophen is by weight, especially if your child is under two years of age.

Be aware when you give your child acetaminophen (Tylenol®, Tempra®, Panadol®) because different formulations have different strengths. For example, the infant drops formulation is roughly three times stronger than the children's elixir. Read the box carefully and dose the medication by milligrams (mg).

You may give your child acetaminophen as often as every 4 hours, but no more than 5 times in one 24 hour period.

To use the following chart: