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 |
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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 |
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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.