It is imperative that you give your child the correct dosage of commonly used medicines. If you have any questions regarding dosage, please contact us.
Do not give to an infant younger than 3 months unless instructed by one of our pediatricians.
Acetaminophen Dosing
Brand names include Tylenol and Feverall (suppositories). Infant concentrated drops are no longer manufactured. Please use the current infant liquid concentration as described below.
Always use the measuring device that comes with the medicine.
Acetaminophen can be given every 4 hours. Do not give more than 4 doses within 24 hours
5 ml = 1 teaspoon (tsp). If using a spoon, a measuring spoon is more accurate.
| Infant / Children’s Liquid 160 mg/5 ml |
Children’s Chewables 80 mg |
Junior Strength Tabs 160 mg |
Adult Regular Strength Tabs 325 mg |
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| Weight in pounds | Dose | Amount to give | Amount to give | Amount to give | Amount to give |
| 7 to 9 lbs | 40 mg | 1.25 ml | —- | — | —- |
| 10 to 13 lbs | 60 mg | 2 ml | —– | — | — |
| 14 to 17 lbs | 80 mg | 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) | 1 tab | — | —- |
| 18 to 23 lbs | 120 mg | 3.75 ml (3/4 tsp) | 1.5 tabs | — | —- |
| 24 to 35 lbs | 160 mg | 5 ml (1 tsp) | 2 tabs | 1 tab | —- |
| 36 to 50 lbs | 240 mg | 7.5 ml (1.5 tsp) | 3 tabs | 1.5 tabs | —- |
| 51 to 70 lbs | 320 mg | 10 ml (2 tsp) | 4 tabs | 2 tabs | 1 tab |
| 71 to 105 lbs | 480 mg | 15 ml (3 tsp) | 6 tabs | 3 tabs | 1.5 tabs |
| 106 lbs + | 650 mg | —- | —– | 4 tabs | 2 tabs |
Ibuprofen Dosing
Do not give to an infant younger than 6 months of age unless instructed by one of our pediatricians.
Brand names include Advil and Motrin.
Always use the measuring device that comes with the medication.
Ibuprofen can be given every 6 hours.
5 ml = 1 teaspoon (tsp). If using a spoon, a measuring spoon is more accurate.
| Infant drops 50 mg/1.25 ml |
Children’s Liquid 100 mg/5 ml |
Chewable Tabs 50 mg |
Junior Strength Chewables 100 mg |
Adult Tabs 200 mg |
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| Weight (in pounds) | Dose | Amount to give | Amount to give | Amount to give | Amount to give | Amount to give |
| 12 to 16 lbs | 50 mg | 1.25 ml | 2.5 ml | — | —- | — |
| 17 to 21 lbs | 75 mg | 1.875 ml | 3.75 ml (3/4 tsp) | — | —- | — |
| 22 to 27 lbs | 100 mg | 2.5 ml | 5 ml (1 tsp) | 2 tabs | 1 tab | — |
| 28 to 32 lbs | 125 mg | 3 ml | 6.25 ml (1.25 tsp) |
2.5 tabs | 1 tab | — |
| 33 to 37 lbs | 150 mg | 3.75 ml | 7.5 ml (1.5 tsp) | 3 tabs | 1.5 tabs | — |
| 38 to 43 lbs | 175 mg | — | 8.75 ml (1.75 tsp) | 3 tabs | 1.5 tabs | — |
| 44 to 54 lbs | 200 mg | — | 10 ml (2 tsp) | 4 tabs | 2 tabs | 1 tab |
| 55 to 65 lbs | 250 mg | — | 12.5 ml (2.5 tsp) | 5 tabs | 2.5 tabs | 1 tab |
| 66 to 87 lbs | 300 mg | — | 15 ml (3 tsp) | 6 tabs | 3 tabs | 1.5 tabs |
| 88 + lbs | 400 mg | — | 20 ml (4 tsp) | 8 tabs | 4 tabs | 2 tabs |