ACETAMINOPHEN DOSAGE (for fever and pain)
| Child's weight more than (pounds) | 7 | 14 | 21 | 28 | 42 | 56 | 84 | 112 | lbs |
| Total amount (mg) | 40 | 80 | 120 | 160 | 240 | 325 | 480 | 650 | mg |
| Drops 160mg/5ml | 1.25 ml | 2.5ml | 3.75ml | 5 ml | 7.5 ml | -- | -- | -- | ml |
| Syrup: 160 mg/5 ml (1 tsp) | -- | ½ | ¾ | 1 | 1½ | 2 | 2½ | 4 | tsp |
| Chewable 80 mg tablets | -- | -- | 1½ | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5-6 | 8 | tabs |
| Chewable 160mg tablets | -- | -- | -- | 1 | 1½ | 2 | 3 | 4 | tabs |
| Adult 325 mg tablets | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1 | 1-1½ | 2 | tabs |
> Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol) Dosage: determine by finding your child's weight in the top row of the dosage table.
> Adult dose 650 mg.
> Repeat every 4-6 hours as needed. Don't give more than 5 times a day.
> Note: Acetaminophen also comes in 80, 120, 325, and 650 mg suppositories (the rectal dose is the same as the dosage given by mouth).
> Don't use under 3 months of age (reason: fever during the first 12 weeks of life needs to be documented in a medical setting and if present, your infant needs a complete evaluation).
Disclaimer: This information is not intended be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.
IBUPROFEN DOSAGE (for fever and pain)
| Child's weight more than (pounds) | 12 | 18 | 24 | 36 | 48 | 60 | 72 | 96 | lbs |
| Total amount (mg) | 50 | 75 | 100 | 150 | 200 | 250 | 300 | 400 | mg |
| Drops 50 mg/1.25 ml | 1.25ml | 1.875 ml | 2.5 m | 3.75 ml | 5 ml | -- | -- | -- | dropper |
| Liquid 100 mg/5 ml (tsp) | ½ | 3/4 | 1 | 1½ | 2 | 2½ | 3 | 4 | tsp |
| Chewable 80 mg tablets | -- | -- | 1½ | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5-6 | 8 | tabs |
| Junior-strength 100 mg tablets | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2 | 2½ | 3 | 4 | tabs |
| Adult 200 mg tablets | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1 | 1-1½ | 2 | tabs |
> Ibuprofen (e.g. Advil and Motrin) Dosage: determine by finding your child's weight in the top row of the dosage table.
> Adult dose: 400 mg
> Repeat every 6-8 hours as needed
> Do not use under 6 months of age (Reason: safety not established and doesn't have FDA approval.)
Disclaimer: This information is not intended be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.
