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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	1/2 tsp.	1/2 tsp.
18-23 lbs	12-23 mos	3/4 tsp.	3/4 tsp.
24-35 lbs	2-3 yrs	1 tsp.	1 tsp.	2
36-47 lbs	4-5 yrs		1 1/2 tsp.	3
48-59 lbs	6-8 yrs		2 tsp.	4	2
60-71 lbs	9-10 yrs		2 1/2 tsp.	5	2 1/2
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

		Infants’ Tylenol Suspension 160mg/5mL	Children’s Suspension 160mg/5mL	Children’s Soft Chewable Tablets 80mg each	Junior Strength Chewable Tablets 160mg each	Junior Strength Ibuprofen 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		1 ½ 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