Medication Dosage
If you know your child’s weight, use it for the most accurate dosage.
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Children’s Tylenol ® (Acetaminophen) Dosage Chart
Children’s Tylenol | Infant ORAL Suspension Drops NEW Formulation 160mg/5ml | CHILDREN’S SUSPENSION LIQUID 160mg/5ml | CHILDREN’S CHEWABLE MELTAWAY 80mg each | JUNIOR STRENGTH CHEWABLE MELTAWAY 160mg each | ADULT REGULAR STRENGTH 320mg each | ADULT EXTRA STRENGTH 500mg each | ||
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WEIGHT | AGE | * | Dropperful* | Teaspoon | Meltaway | Meltaway | Pill | Pill |
6-11 lbs | 0-3 mos | 1/4=1.25ml | ||||||
12-17 lbs | 4-11 mos | 1/2=2.5ml | 1/2=2.5ml | |||||
18-23 lbs | 12-23 mos | 3/4=3.75ml | 3/4=3.75ml | |||||
24-35 lbs | 2-3 yrs | 1=5ml | 1=5ml | 2 | ||||
36-47 lbs | 4-5 yrs | 1 1/2=7.5ml | 3 | |||||
48-59 lbs | 6-8 yrs | 2=10ml | 4 | 2 | 1 | |||
60-71 lbs | 9-10 yrs | 2 1/2=12.5ml | 5 | 2 1/2 | 1 | |||
72-95 lbs | 11 yrs | 3=15ml | 6 | 3 | 1 | |||
96 lbs & over | 12 and up | 4 | 2 | 1-2 |
All doses may be repeated every 4 hours but not more than 5 times a day. Call us if fever or pain persists for more than 3 days or if pain continues for more than 5 days. *Use infant drops only with the enclosed dropper. Do not use with other products containing acetaminophen. In case of overdose contact Poison Control at 404-616-9000.
Motrin (Ibuprophen) Dosage Chart (use over 6 mo. of age )
Children’s MotrinTM Ibuprofen | INFANT’s ORAL DROPS 50mg/1.25ml | CHILDREN’S SUSPENSION 100mg/5ml | JUNIOR STRENGTH CHEWABLE/CAPLETS 100mg each | ADULT MOTRIN IB 200mg each | |
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WEIGHT | AGE | Dropperful | Teaspoon | Tablet | Pill |
12-17 lbs | 6-11 mos | 1.25ml | 1/2=2.5ml | ||
18-23 lbs | 12-23 mos | 1.875ml | 3/4=3.75ml | ||
24-35 lbs | 2-3 yrs | 2.5ml | 1=5ml | ||
36-47 lbs | 4-5 yrs | 1 1/2=7.5ml | 1 1/2 | ||
48-59 lbs | 6-8 yrs | 2=10ml | 2 | ||
60-71 lbs | 9-10 yrs | 2 1/2=12.5ml | 3 | ||
72-95 lbs | 11 yrs | 3=15ml | 3 |
Motrin (ibuprofen) can be given every 6-8 hours but not more than 4 times a day.
It can only be used for children over 6 months of age.
Call us if fever persists for more than 3 days or pain continues for more than 5 days.