Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen Dosages

As of July 2011, infant concentrated drops are being phased out and replaced with a less concentrated form. Concentration of medications can be found on the packaging under the active ingredient label. Please use this information along with your child’s weight to determine appropriate dosing.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Given orally every four(4) hours

Weight	Acetaminophen dosage	Infant drops 80mg/0.8ml	Infant/Children’s 160mg/5ml	chewable 80mg each	Junior 160mg each
less than 8 weeks old	call physician
6-8 lbs	40 mg	1/2 dropper (0.4ml)	1/4 tsp (1.25ml)	N/A	N/A
9-11 lbs	60 mg	3/4 dropper (0.6ml)	1/3 tsp (1.875ml)	N/A	N/A
12-17 lbs	80 mg	1 dropper (0.8ml)	1/2 tsp (2.5ml)	N/A	N/A
18-23 lbs	120 mg	1 1/2 dropper (1.2ml)	3/4 tsp(3.75ml)	N/A	N/A
24-35 lbs	160 mg	2 droppers (1.6ml)	1 tsp (5ml)	2 tablets	1 tablet
36-47 lbs	240 mg	3 droppers (2.4ml)	1 1/2 tsp (7.5ml)	3 tablets	1 1/2 tablet
47-59 lbs	320 mg	N/A	2 tsp (10ml)	4 tablets	2 tablets
60-71 lbs	400 mg	N/A	2 1/2 tsp (12.5ml)	5 tablets	2 1/2 tablets
72-95 lbs	500 mg	N/A	3 tsp (15ml)	6 tablets	3 tablets

Ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil) Given orally every six (6) hours

Weight	Ibuprofen dosage	Infant drops 50mg/1.25ml	Infant/Children’s 100/5ml	chewable 50mg each	Junior 100mg each
less than 6 months old	do not use
12-17 lbs	50 mg	1 dropper (1.25ml)	1/2 tsp (2.5ml)	N/A	N/A
18-23 lbs	75 mg	1 1/2 dropper (1.875ml)	3/4 tsp (3.75ml)	N/A	N/A
24-35 lbs	100 mg	2 droppers (2.5ml)	1 tsp (5ml)	2 tablets	1 tablet
36-47 lbs	150 mg	3 droppers (3.75ml)	1 1/2 tsp (7.5ml)	3 tablets	1 1/2 tablet
48-59 lbs	200 mg	N/A	2 tsp (10ml)	4 tablets	2 tablets
60-71 lbs	250 mg	N/A	2 1/2 tsp (12.5ml)	5 tablets	2 1/2 tablets
72-95 lbs	300 mg	N/A	3 tsp (15ml)	6 tablets	3 tablets

Cold Medications: Over the counter cold medications are not indicated for children under 6 yrs old.