Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen Dosages

Use this information as a guideline for caring for your child. Your doctor may decide to adjust the dosage as appropriate for your child. Please remember to keep all medications out of your child’s reach at all times.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Acetaminophen reduces fever and relieves pain. Typical uses include fevers, immunizations, teething, earaches, bruises, headaches, etc. Please notify us prior to using Tylenol for babies under 2 months of age.

Acetaminophen is available in the following forms:

• Infant drops (80mg/0.8 ml) Note: 0.8 ml = 1 dropper
• Children's liquid (160mg/5ml) Note: 5 ml = 1 tsp
• Chewable tablets (80mg)
• Junior strength tablets (160mg)
• Rectal suppository (80mg, 120mg, 325mg)

Note: Tylenol suppositories can be used if the child is vomiting or is very resistant to taking medicine by mouth. The suppositories can be cut-up to get the proper dose.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosing Chart

May give acetaminophen dose every 4 - 6 hours:

Weight	Tylenol Milligram Dosage	Tylenol Infant drops 80mg/0.8ml	Tylenol Children’s liquid 160mg/5ml	Tylenol Chewables 80mg each	Tylenol Junior 160mg each
6 - 8 lbs	40 mg	½ dropper (0.4 ml)	¼ tsp (1.25 ml)	N/A	N/A
9 – 11 lbs	60 mg	¾ dropper (0.6 ml)	⅓ tsp (1.875 ml)	N/A	N/A
12 – 17 lbs	80 mg	1 dropper (0.8 ml)	½ tsp (2.5 ml)	N/A	N/A
18 – 23 lbs	120 mg	1 ½ dropper (1.2 ml)	3/4 tsp (3.75 ml)	N/A	N/A
24 – 35 lbs	160 mg	2 droppers (1.6 ml)	1 tsp (5 ml)	2 tablets	1 tablet
36 – 47 lbs	240 mg	3 droppers (2.4 ml)	1 ½ tsp (7.5 ml)	3 tablets	1 ½ tablet
48 – 59 lbs	320 mg	N/A	2 tsp (10 ml)	4 tablets	2 tablets
60 - 71 lbs	400 mg	N/A	2 ½ tsp (12.5 ml)	5 tablets	2 ½ tablets
72 – 95 lbs	500 mg	N/A	3 tsp (15 ml)	6 tablets	3 tablets

Please remember to keep all medications out of your child's reach at all times.

Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)

Ibuprofen reduces fever, relieves pain, and fights inflammation. Typical uses include fevers, immunizations, teething, earaches, bruises, headache, sunburns, sore muscles, etc.

We usually recommend that ibuprofen not be used in babies under 6 months of age.

Ibuprofen is available in the following forms:

- Infant drops (50mg/1.25ml) Note: 1.25 ml = 1 dropper
- Children's liquid (100mg/5ml) Note: 5 ml = 1 tsp
- Chewable tablets (50mg)
- Junior strength tablets (100mg)

Ibuprofen (Motrin / Advil) Dosing Chart

May give ibuprofen dose every 6 - 8 hours:

Weight	Motrin Milligram Dosage	Motrin Infant drops 50mg/1.25ml	Motrin Children's liquid 100mg/5ml	Motrin Chewables 50mg each	Motrin Junior 100mg each
12 – 17 lbs	50 mg	1 dropper (1.25 ml)	½ tsp (2.5 ml)	N/A	N/A
18 – 23 lbs	75 mg	1 ½ dropper (1.875 ml)	3/4 tsp (3.75 ml)	N/A	N/A
24 – 35 lbs	100 mg	2 droppers (2.5 ml)	1 tsp (5 ml)	2 tablets	1 tablet
36 – 47 lbs	150 mg	3 droppers (3.75 ml)	1 ½ tsp (7.5 ml)	3 tablets	1 ½ tablet
48 – 59 lbs	200 mg	N/A	2 tsp (10 ml)	4 tablets	2 tablets
60 – 71 lbs	250 mg	N/A	2 ½ tsp (12.5 ml)	5 tablets	2 ½ tablets
72 – 95 lbs	300 mg	N/A	3 tsp (15 ml)	6 tablets	3 tablets

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