How much do I give him!?

I picked up some infant tylenol just a bit ago. He's running a low-grade fever. Between 98.9-99.5. The package says not to give to babies under 6 months without calling a doctor for dosage information. The doctor at the ER said I could give it to him, but...Didn't tell me how much.

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How old is he and how much does he weigh? I wouldn't even medicate that "fever".

Quoting Tiger Lily ♥:" I picked up some infant tylenol just a bit ago. He's running a low-grade fever. Between 98.9-99.5. The ... [snip!] ... calling a doctor for dosage information. The doctor at the ER said I could give it to him, but...Didn't tell me how much. :/"

I'd call the ER and ask. Is he okay? Babies that young should be seen for a fever over 99.0 .. .he is about 5 weeks? (If I recall correctly)

Is he eating fine? Having enough wet diapers? Is it consistently that temperature? If yes,yes,&yes..id let his body work the fever off instead of suppressing it.

Quoting LEGENDARY JAS ♥:" How old is he and how much does he weigh? I wouldn't even medicate that "fever"."

He has RSV so it varies. It has gotten up to 100.5, last night. He's 2 months and 9 lbs 13 oz.

I would only give medicine if the fever was above 100. That's just me though

Depends on the concentration of the tylenol.

Quoting Meg ♥:" I'd call the ER and ask. Is he okay? Babies that young should be seen for a fever over 99.0 .. .he is about 5 weeks? (If I recall correctly)"

RSV.   His temp was 98.8 at the ER earlier. But..I'm trying to check ever so often and goes away...and then comes back..and then goes away. I can tell he feels bad.

<blockquote><b>Quoting Meg ♥:</b>" I'd call the ER and ask. Is he okay? Babies that young should be seen for a fever over 99.0 .. .he is about 5 weeks? (If I recall correctly)"</blockquote>



Ooh he's only a newbie..open, id call a pharmacy and ask them..look on the tylenol and see what the dosage is for his weight.

OP*not open..sorry I'm on my phone.

I would still call the doctor and confirm but here is a dosage chart.
http://assets.babycenter.com/ims/Content/acetaminophen_dosage_chart.pdf

Quoting Tiger Lily ♥:" I picked up some infant tylenol just a bit ago. He's running a low-grade fever. Between 98.9-99.5. The ... [snip!] ... calling a doctor for dosage information. The doctor at the ER said I could give it to him, but...Didn't tell me how much. :/"

Call the hospital or after hours phone line and ask them.

<blockquote><b>Quoting Tiger Lily ♥:</b>" He has RSV so it varies. It has gotten up to 100.5, last night. He's 2 months and 9 lbs 13 oz."</blockquote>



Ah ok, I see now. He's still young. Uhh...let me see. You should go by weight when looking for the correct dosage. Do you, by any chance, have a nurse line that you can call? You can google the dosage for his weight but its a toss up. I found 0.4 ml for an infant at your son's weight.

Quoting Tiger Lily ♥:" RSV.   His temp was 98.8 at the ER earlier. But..I'm trying to check ever so often and goes away...and then comes back..and then goes away. I can tell he feels bad."

Ah, I understand. Sorry.

I'd still call the ER or your doctor on call to see how much. It goes by weight, but I don't have a chart for that small of a weight.

Quoting LEGENDARY JAS ♥:" <blockquote><b>Quoting Tiger Lily ♥:</b>" He has RSV so it varies. It has gotten ... [snip!] ... you can call? You can google the dosage for his weight but its a toss up. I found 0.4 ml for an infant at your son's weight."

I'm going to try and give the doctors office a call and see if it connects me to an after hours doctor.

Recommended Dosages
Important Note: Infant concentrated drops are being phased out but are safe to use if the dose is correct. They're three times as concentrated as the new infant liquid, so use caution: Know your baby's weight and follow the dosage chart. Find out how to tell the difference between the old and new medicine at www.babycenter.com/acetaminophen.
Your child's weight: 6 to 11 lbs
Dose: 40 mg
Old Infant drops: ½ dropper (0.4 ml)
New Infant liquid: 1.25 ml in syringe
Your child's weight: 12 to 17 lbs
Dose: 80 mg
Old infant drops: 1 dropper (0.8 ml)
New infant liquid: 2.5 ml in syringe
Children's liquid: ½ tsp (2.5 ml in cup)
Your child's weight: 18 to 23 lbs
Dose: 120 mg
Old infant drops: 1½ droppers (1.2 ml)
New infant liquid: 3.75 ml in syringe
Children's liquid: 3/4 tsp (3.75 ml in cup)
Children's chews or meltaways: 1 ½
Your child's weight: 24 to 35 lbs
Dose: 160 mg
Old infant drops: 2 droppers (1.6 ml)
New infant liquid: 5 ml in syringe
Children's liquid: 1 tsp (5 ml in cup)
Children's chews or meltaways: 2
Junior-strength chews or meltaways: 1
Your child's weight: 36 to 47 lbs
Dose: 240 mg
Children's liquid: 1 ½ tsp (7.5 ml in cup)
Children's chews or meltaways: 3
Junior-strength chews or meltaways: 1 ½
Your child's weight: 48 to 59 lbs
Dose: 320 mg
Children's liquid: 2 tsp (10 ml in cup)
Children's chews or meltaways: 4
Junior-strength chews or meltaways: 2
Your child's weight: 60 to 71 lbs
Dose: 400 mg
Children's liquid: 2 ½ tsp (12.5 ml in cup)
Children's chews or meltaways: 5
Junior-strength chews or meltaways: 2 1/2
Adult regular-strength tabs (325 mg): 1
Your child's weight: 72 to 95 lbs
Dose: 480 mg
Children's liquid: 3 tsp (15 ml in cup)
Children's chews or meltaways: 6
Junior-strength chews or meltaways: 3
Adult regular-strength tabs (325 mg): 1 to 1 ½
Your child's weight: 96+ lbs
Dose: 640 mg
Children's liquid: 4 tsp (20 ml in cup)
Children's chews or meltaways: 8
Junior-strength chews or meltaways: 4
Adult regular-strength tabs (325 mg): 2
Active Ingredients
Old infant drops: 80 mg/0.8 ml per dropper (shake well before using)
New infant liquid: 160 mg/5 ml per included syringe (shake well before using)
Children's liquid: 160 mg/5 ml per teaspoon (shake well before using)
Children's chews or meltaways: 80 mg each
Junior-strength chews or meltaways: 160 mg each
Adult regular-strength tablets: 325 mg each
Six Safety Tips for Acetaminophen
1. Don't give to a baby under 3 months without a doctor's approval.
2. Don't confuse infant drops with the new infant liquid. Infant drops are three times more concentrated. Learn more at www.babycenter.com/acetaminophen.
3. Always use the measuring device that comes with the medicine.
4. The proper dosage is based on weight, not age. To determine the weight of a very young child, weigh yourself and then weigh yourself while holding your child. Then subtract your weight from the combined weight.
5. Never give acetaminophen to a child who's taking other medicines unless directed by a doctor. Other medicines may also contain acetaminophen, creating a dangerous overdose.
6. Don't exceed five doses in 24 hours.

The old dosages are completely phased out I think so I would use the new dosage recommendations. It should say on the bottle if it's the new liquid. I know mine usually does, but I only use PediaCare for my son and he's 18 months.
I got that chart from babycenter.com.