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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

 

Helpful Resources and Links

Parent Resource Guide: American Academy of Pediatrics
Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center

Safe Kids Colorado: Preventing Accidental Injury

Immunization
CDC Vaccine information

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