Acetaminophen
Dosages for Acetaminophen medicines for different weights and ages
(Only use under 12 weeks of age at the discrection of your provider.)
Medicine Name | May Give Every | 6-11 lbs 2-3 mo | 12-17 lbs 4-11 mo | 18-23 lbs 12-23 mo | 24-35 lbs 2-3 yr | 36-47 lbs 4-5 yr | 48-59 lbs 6-8 yr | 60-85 lbs 9-11 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Medicines | Do not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours | Do not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours | Do not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours | Do not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours | Do not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours | Do not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours | Do not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours | Do not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours |
INFANT
CONCENTRATION
(Suspension)
160 mg/5 mL | 4 - 6 hours | 1.25mL | 2.5mL
1/2 tsp. | 3.75mL
3/4 tsp. | 5mL
1 tsp. | 7.5mL or
1 1/2 tsp. | 10mL or
2 tsp. | 12.5mL or
2 1/2 tsp.
(3 tsp if
over 72 lbs.) |
Chewable or
Meltaway Junior
160 mg | 4 - 6 hours | 2 tab. | 2 1/2 tabs
(3 tabs if
over 72 lbs.) | |||||
Chewable or
Meltaway
80 mg tablets | 4 - 6 hours | 2 tab. | 3 tab. | 4 tab. | 5 tab.
(6 tab over
72 lbs.) | |||
Suppository 120 mg | 4 - 6 hours | 1 supp. | 1-1/2 supp. | |||||
Suppository 325 mg | 4 - 6 hours | 1/2 supp. | 3/4 supp. | 1 supp. | ||||
Suppository 80 mg | 4 - 6 hours | 1 supp. | 1-1/2 supp. | 2 supp. | ||||
Suspension
160 mg/5 ml | 4 - 6 hours | 1.25mL | 2.5mL or
1/2 tsp. | 3.75mL or
3/4 tsp. | 5mL or
1 tsp. | 7.5mL or
1 1/2 tsp. | 10mL or
2 tsp. | 12.5mL or
2 1/2 tsp.
(3 tsp if
over 72 lbs.) |
Locations and Hours
New Horizon Health Center
191 E. Price Road
Brownsville, Tx 78521
Mon\Tues\Thurs\Fri - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesdays - 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturdays - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sundays - CLOSED
New Horizon Health Center
2137 E. 22nd Street
Brownsville, Tx 78520
Mon\Tues\Thurs\Fri - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesdays - 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturdays and Sundays - CLOSED
Insurances Accepted
New Horizon Health Center accepts the following insurance plans:
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United Healthcare
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Wellmed
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Humana
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Aetna
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Gravie
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CSHCN (Children with special Health Care Needs)
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Ambetter
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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Heathy Texas Women
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Champva
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Prominence
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Railroad
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Key Benefit Advantage
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Cigna
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Oscar
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Tri-Care
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BPA
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Cameron Care
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Magellan
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March Vision
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Evolve Vision
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VMR
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...and more
If your insurance plan is not listed, please
call 956-548-7400 to confirm coverage.
Why choose New Horizon Health Center?
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Same-day & Walk-in Appointments
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Sliding Fee Scale
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Insurance and Benefits Assistance



