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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

 

Infants’ Tylenol Suspension
160mg/5mL

Children’s Suspension
160mg/5mL

Children’s Soft Chewable Tablets
80mg each

Junior Strength Chewable Tablets
160mg each

Weight

Age

Teaspoon

Teaspoon

Tablet

Tablet

12-17 lbs

4-11 mos

½ tsp.

½ tsp.

18-23 lbs

12-23 mos

¾ tsp.

¾ tsp.

24-35 lbs

2-3 yrs

1 tsp.

1 tsp.

2

36-47 lbs

4-5 yrs

1½ tsp.

3

48-59 lbs

6-8 yrs

2 tsp.

4

2

60-71 lbs

9-10 yrs

2 ½ tsp.

5

2 ½

72-95 lbs

11 yrs

3 tsp.

6

3

96 lbs& over

12 yrs

4

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

Infant’s Ibuprofen Concentrated Drops
50mg/1.25mL

Children’s Ibuprofen Suspension
100mg/5mL

Children’s Soft Chewable Tablets
50mg each

Junior Strength Chewable Tablets
100mg each

Junior Strength Ibupofen Caplets 100mg

Weight

Age

Dropperful
(Use dropper)

Teaspoon

Tablet

Tablet

Caplet

12-17 lbs

6-11 mos

1=(1.25 mL)

18-23 lbs

12-23 mos

1 ½=(1.875 mL)

24-35 lbs

2-3 yrs

2=(2.5 mL)

1 tsp.

2

36-47 lbs

4-5 yrs

1½ tsp.

3

48-59 lbs

6-8 yrs

2 tsp.

4

2

2

60-71 lbs

9-10 yrs

2 ½ tsp.

5

2 ½

2 ½

72-95 lbs

11 yrs

3 tsp.

6

3

3

 

Helpful Resources and Links

Parent Resource Guide: American Academy of Pediatrics

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Safe Kids Colorado: Preventing Accidental Injury

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