Parent Dosing Guide for Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen
Acetaminophen is available under the brand names Tylenol and Triaminic Fever Reducer.
Ibuprofen is available under the brand names Advil and Motrin.
Acetaminophen Dosage
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Infants’ Tylenol Suspension |
Children’s Suspension |
Children’s Soft Chewable Tablets |
Junior Strength Chewable Tablets |
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Weight |
Age |
Teaspoon |
Teaspoon |
Tablet |
Tablet |
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12-17 lbs |
4-11 mos |
½ tsp. |
½ tsp. |
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18-23 lbs |
12-23 mos |
¾ tsp. |
¾ tsp. |
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24-35 lbs |
2-3 yrs |
1 tsp. |
1 tsp. |
2 |
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36-47 lbs |
4-5 yrs |
1½ tsp. |
3 |
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48-59 lbs |
6-8 yrs |
2 tsp. |
4 |
2 |
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60-71 lbs |
9-10 yrs |
2 ½ tsp. |
5 |
2 ½ |
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72-95 lbs |
11 yrs |
3 tsp. |
6 |
3 |
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96 lbs& over |
12 yrs |
4 |
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Please note: One dose lasts 4 hours. Do not give >5 doses in 24 hours. The concentration of Infant Tylenol is being changed by the manufacturer. During the transition period, be sure to check the concentration for accurate dosing instructions.
Ibuprofen Dosage
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Infant’s Ibuprofen Concentrated Drops |
Children’s Ibuprofen Suspension |
Children’s Soft Chewable Tablets |
Junior Strength Chewable Tablets |
Junior Strength Ibupofen Caplets 100mg |
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Weight |
Age |
Dropperful |
Teaspoon |
Tablet |
Tablet |
Caplet |
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12-17 lbs |
6-11 mos |
1=(1.25 mL) |
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18-23 lbs |
12-23 mos |
1 ½=(1.875 mL) |
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24-35 lbs |
2-3 yrs |
2=(2.5 mL) |
1 tsp. |
2 |
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36-47 lbs |
4-5 yrs |
1½ tsp. |
3 |
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48-59 lbs |
6-8 yrs |
2 tsp. |
4 |
2 |
2 |
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60-71 lbs |
9-10 yrs |
2 ½ tsp. |
5 |
2 ½ |
2 ½ |
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72-95 lbs |
11 yrs |
3 tsp. |
6 |
3 |
3 |
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Helpful Resources and Links
Parent Resource Guide: American Academy of Pediatrics
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