Acetaminophen Dosing
Children’s acetaminophen is available over the counter for the temporary reduction of fever and relief of minor aches and pains due to colds, sore throat, flu, headaches and toothaches for patients 2 months of age and older. Age is provided as a convenience only, dosing should be based on the weight of your child. Acetaminophen is marketed under the names Tylenol®, Tempra® and Feverall® (suppository form).
| Infants’ Concentrated Drops 80 mg/0.8 ml |
Children’s Suspension Liquid & Elixir 160 mg/5 ml |
Children’s Soft Chews Chewable Tablets 80 mg each |
Junior Strength Chewable Tablets/Caplets 160 mg each |
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| Dropperful | Teaspoon (TSP) | Tablet | Tablet/Caplet | ||
| Weight | Age | ||||
| 6-11 lbs. | 0-3 mos. | 1/2 = 0.4 ml | 1/4 (TSP) = 1.25 ml | ||
| 12-17 lbs. | 4-11 mos. | 1 = 0.8 ml | 1/2 (TSP) = 2.5 ml | ||
| 18-23 lbs. | 12-23 mos. | 1-1/2 = 0.8 ml + 0.4 ml | 3/4 (TSP) = 3.75 ml | ||
| 24-35 lbs. | 2-3 yrs. | 2 = 0.8 ml + 0.8 ml | 1 (TSP) = 5 ml | 2 | |
| 36-47 lbs. | 4-5 yrs. | 1-1/2 (TSP) = 7.5 ml | 3 | ||
| 48-59 lbs. | 6-8 yrs. | 2 (TSP) = 10 ml | 4 | 2 | |
| 60-71 lbs. | 9-10 yrs. | 2 1/2 (TSP) = 12.5 ml | 5 | 2-1/2 | |
| 72-95 lbs. | 11 yrs. | 3 (TSP) = 15 ml | 6 | 3 | |
| 96 lbs & over | 12 yrs. |
Ibuprofen Dosing
Children’s ibuprofen is available over the counter for the temporary reduction of fever and relief of minor aches and pains due to colds, influenza, sore throat, headaches and toothaches for patients 6 months and older. Age is provided as a convenience only, dosing should be based on the weight of your child. Ibuprofen is marketed under the names Advil® or Mortrin®.
| Infants’ Concentrated Drops 50mg/1.25mL |
Children’s Suspension 100mg/5mL |
Children’s Chewable Tablets 50 mg |
Junior Strength Chewable Tablets 100mg |
Junior Strength Caplets 100mg |
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| Dropperful | Teaspoon | Tablet | Tablet | Caplet | ||
| Weight | Age | |||||
| 0-11 lbs. | Under 6 mos. | Consult Your Doctor | Consult Your Doctor | Consult Your Doctor | Consult Your Doctor | Consult Your Doctor |
| 12-17 lbs. | 6-11 mos. | 1 dropperful | ||||
| 18-23 lbs. | 12-23 mos. | 1-1/2 dropperful | ||||
| 24-35 lbs. | 2-3 years | 1 teaspoon | ||||
| 36-47 lbs. | 4-5 years | 1-1/2 teaspoon | 3 tablets | |||
| 48-59 lbs. | 6-8 years | 2 teaspoons | 4 tablets | 2 tablets | 2 caplets | |
| 60-71 lbs. | 9-10 years | 2-1/2 teaspoons | 5 tablets | 2-1/2 tablets | 2-1/2 caplets | |
| 72-95 lbs. | 11 years | 3 teaspoons | 6 tablets | 3 tablets | 3 caplets |
One Dose Lasts 6-8 Hours