Usually 0 to 3 days: Dose for acetaminophen is 15mg of medicine for each kg that a baby weighs. Thus, a 4-kg baby would take 60mg (maximum of about 3-4 doses per day for 2-3 days). If using pounds, then the dose of acetaminophen is 7mg per pound of baby. A 9-lb baby would take 63mg but just round down to 60mg. If a baby is very fussy even after 1-2 doses of medicine, his doctor will want to discuss the situation.
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