Acetaminophen is a generic over-the-counter drug used to ease pain and reduce fever. The drug comes as oral tablets and oral capsules. It may be taken up to six times per day. Acetaminophen oral ...

For children who are under age 2 or weigh less than 24 pounds, it’s a good idea to ask their pediatrician for the appropriate dose. For 160 mg/5 ml-strength liquid acetaminophen, weight-based ...