Dosage Questions?
The information in this page is not specific to your child but provides general information. If you have any questions, please call your health care provider or pharmacy.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol® or another brand)
Give every 6 hours as needed. (Also available in suppositories; use the same number of mg.)
*Do not give more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
| Weight in pounds (lbs.) | Elixir = 160 mg/5ml | Chewable 1 tablet = 80 mg | Jr. strength 1 caplet = 160 mg | Reg. Strength 1 tablet = 325mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-11 lbs. | 1.25 ml | —————– | —————– | —————– |
| 12-17 lbs. | 2.5 ml | —————– | —————– | —————– |
| 18-23 lbs. | 3.75 ml | —————– | —————– | —————– |
| 24-35 lbs. | 5 ml | 2 tablets | —————– | —————– |
| 36-47 lbs. | 7.5 ml | 3 tablets | —————– | —————– |
| 48-59 lbs. | 10 ml | 4 tablets | 2 caplets | 1 tablet |
| 60-71 lbs. | 12.5 ml | 5 tablets | 2½ caplets | 1 tablet |
| 72-95 lbs. | 15 ml | 6 tablets | 3 caplets | 1½ tablets |
| 96+ lbs. | —————– | —————– | 4 caplets | 2 tablets |
Ibuprofen (Advil®, Motrin®, or another brand)
Give every 6 to 8 hours as needed; always with food. Other strengths available by prescription.
*Do not give more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
| Weight in pounds (lbs.) | Infant drops (40mg/1 ml) Infants > 6 month only! | Children’s liquid 100 mg/5ml | Chewable Tablets 1 tablet = 100 mg | Tablets 1 tablet = 200 mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-21 lbs. | 1 25 ml | 2.5 ml | ½ tablet | —————– |
| 22-32 lbs. | 2.5 ml | 5 ml | 1 tablet | —————– |
| 33-43 lbs. | —————– | 7.5 ml | 1 ½ tablets | —————– |
| 44-54 lbs. | —————– | 10 ml | 2 tablets | 1 tablet |
| 55-65 lbs. | —————– | 12.5 ml | 2 ½ tablets | —————– |
| 66-87 lbs. | —————– | 15 ml | 3 tablets | 1½ tablets |
| 88+ lbs. | —————– | 5 20 ml | 4 tablets | 2 tablets |
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