Doses - ACETAMINOPHEN

Dogs:

As an analgesic:
a) 15 mg/kg PO q8h (Dodman 1992)
b) 10 mg/kg PO q12h (Kelly 1995)
b) In the treatment of degenerative myelopathy (in German Shepherds): 5 mg/kg PO (not to exceed 20 mg/kg per day) (Clemmons 1991)
In combination with codeine as an analgesic:
a) Using a 60 mg codeine and 300 mg acetaminophen fixed-dose tablet (e.g., Tylenol® #4), give 1 - 2 mg/kg (of the codeine) PO q6-8h. (Hansen 1994)

Rabbits & Rodents:

As an analgesic:
a) Using Childrens Tylenol: 1 - 2 mg/ml in drinking water. Effective for controlling lowgrade nociception. (Huerkamp 1995)
Monitoring Parameters - When used at recommended doses in otherwise healthy dogs for paincontrol, little monitoring should be necessary. However, with chronic therapy occasional liver, renaland hematologic monitoring may be warranted, particularly when symptoms occur.
Client Information - Follow directions carefully; do not exceed dosage or increase dosing frequency. Do not for any reasons administer to cats. Keep out of reach of children.
Dosage Forms/Preparations/FDA Approval Status/Withholding Times - Veterinary-Approved Products: None

Human-Approved Products:

There are many different trade names and products of acetaminophen available. The mostcommonly known trade name is Tylenol®. Acetaminophen is commonly available in 325 mg, 500 mg tablets, 650 mg tablets; 80 mg and 160 mg chewable tablets; 160 mg, 500 mg, 650 mgcaplets; 500 mg gelcaps; 325 mg, 500 mg, capsules; 80 mg/2.5 ml, 80 mg/5 ml, 120 mg/5 ml, 160 mg/5 ml elixir; 16 mg/ml, 32 mg/ml, 80 mg/ml, 100 mg/ml and 160 mg/5 ml, 500 mg/15ml, 80 mg/1.66 ml, oral solutions and suspensions. Combinations with other analgesics(aspirin, codeine phosphate, oxycodone or propoxyphene) are also available.
See the codeine monograph for more information on the use of acetaminophen-codeine combination preparations.