Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosing

May be given every 4 hours as needed – Do not exceed 5 doses in a 24 hour period.

The factor that best determines the correct dose for your child is his or her weight.

Weight or AgeLiquid Suspension
160 MG/5ML		Chewable
80MG Tabs		Jr. Strength Caps/Tabs
160 MG/TAB 
9 - 12 lbs0 - 3 months1.25 ML = 40 MG--
13 - 18 lbs4 - 8 months2.5 ML = 80 MG--
19 - 25 lbs9 - 20 months3.75 ML = 120 MG--
26 - 30 lbs21- 35 months5 ML = 160 MG2 TABS1 TAB/CAP
31 - 35 lbs3 years6.25 ML = 200 MG2.5 TABS1 TAB/CAP
36 - 41 lbs4 - 5 years7.5 ML = 240 MG31.5 TAB/CAP
42 - 47 lbs6 years8.75 ML = 280 MG3.5 TABS1.5 TAB/CAP
48 - 53 lbs7 years10 ML = 320 MG4 TABS2 TAB/CAP
54 - 59 lbs8 years11.25 ML = 360 MG4.5 TABS2 TAB/CAP
60 - 71 lbs9 - 10 years12.5 ML = 400 MG5 TABS2.5 TAB/CAP
72 - 95 lbs11 years15 ML = 480 MG6 TABS3 TABS
96+ lbs12 years20 ML = 640 MG8 TABS4 TABS

 

*For fever greater than 100.3 in an infant less than 3 months, contact your physician first

Ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil)* Dosing

May be given every 6-8 hours as needed–Do not exceed 4 doses in a 24 hour period.

  • ***Ibuprofen should not be given to children less than the age of 6 months***

The factor that best determines the correct dose for your child is his or her weight.

Weight or AgeInfant Drops 
50 mg/1.25 mls		Liquid Suspension
100 mg/ 5 mls		Chewable Tabs
100 mg/tab 
16 - 20 lbs6 - 8 months1.5 dropper full = 1.875ml = 75mg3.75 ML = 75 MG-
21 - 25 lbs9 - 20 months2 dropperfuls = 2.5 ml = 100 mg5 ML = 100 MG-
26 - 30 lbs21 - 35 months-6.25 ML = 125 MG1 TAB
31 - 35 lbs3 years-7.5 ML = 150 MG1.5 TABS
36 - 41 lbs4-5 years-8.75 ML = 175 MG1.5 TABS
42 - 47 lbs6 years-10 ML = 200 MG2 TABS
48 - 53 lbs7 years-11.25 ML = 225 MG2 TABS
54 - 59 lbs8 years-12.5 ML = 250 MG2.5 TABS
60 - 65 lbs9 years-13.75 ML = 275 MG2.5 TABS
66 - 95 lbs10 years-15 ML = 300 MG3 TABS