Tempra (Acetaminophen) Drops for Infants: Dosing Guide

Tempra® is a brand of acetaminophen (paracetamol) oral suspension/drops for infants and children.

Dosing for a 2-Month-Old

• Concentration: Most infant drops = 80 mg/0.8 mL (100 mg/mL). Verify your product's concentration.
• Dose: 10–15 mg/kg per dose, every 4–6 hours. Max 5 doses/24 hrs.
• Typical weight at 2 mo: ~4.5–5.5 kg → 45–82 mg per dose → 0.45–0.8 mL of 100 mg/mL.
• Your range (0.5–1 mL) aligns if weight ≥5 kg. For lower weight, 0.5 mL may exceed 15 mg/kg.

Critical Safety Rules

• Always dose by weight, not age.
• Use the provided syringe/dropper—not household spoons.
• Do not exceed 5 doses/24 hrs.
• Avoid multi-symptom cold medicines containing acetaminophen (double-dosing risk).
• Consult your pediatrician before first use, if fever >38°C (100.4°F) in infant <3 mo, or if fever persists >24–48 hrs.

When to Seek Care

• Rectal temp ≥38°C in infant <3 months
• Lethargy, poor feeding, dehydration signs, rash, seizure
• Fever >3 days

Acetaminophen is safe when dosed correctly. Overdose causes liver failure. When in doubt, call your doctor.