for children up to 110 pounds

Acetaminophen Dosage (Tylenol) For Fever & Pain
Child's Weight
More than pounds 		Infant's Concentrated Drops
80mg 		Children's Suspension Liquid
160mg/teaspoon 		Children's Soft Chewable Tablets
80mg each 		Junior Strength Chewable Tablets
160mg each
lbs Dropper
(use dropper in ml) 		Teaspoon
(use dosing cup) 		Tablet Tablet
6 lbs 0.4 ml - - -
9 lbs 0.6 mL - - -
12 lbs 0.8 mL 1/2 teaspoon - -
15 lbs 1.0 mL - - -
18 lbs 1.2 mL 3/4 teaspoon 1 1/2 tablets -
21 lbs 1.4 mL - - -
24 lbs 1.6 mL 1 teaspoon 2 tablets 1 tablet
30 lbs 2.0 mL - - -
35 lbs 2.4 mL 1 1/2 teaspoon 3 tablets 1 1/2 tablets
42 lbs - - - -
47 lbs - 2 teaspoon 4 tablets 2 tablets
110 lbs - 4 teaspoon 8 tablets 4 tablets

 

Please note: Do not administer Tylenol to children less than 6 weeks old. Do not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours in children.

 

Ibuprofen Dosage (Advil, Motrin) for Fever & Pain
Weight Infant's Ibuprofen Concentrated Drops
50mg 		Children's Ibuprofen Suspension
100mg/5mL 		Children's Soft Chewable Tablets
50mg each 		Junior Strength Chewable Tablets
100mg each
lbs Dropper
(use dropper in mL) 		Teaspoon
(use dosing cup) 		Tablet Tablet
12 lbs 1.25 mL 1/2 teaspoon - -
18 lbs 1.875 mL 3/4 teaspoon - -
24 lbs 2.5 mL 1 teaspoon 2 tablets -
36 lbs 3.75 mL 1 1/2 teaspoon 3 tablets -
48 lbs 5 mL 2 teaspoon 4 tablets 2 tablets
60 lbs - 2 1/2 teaspoon 5 tablets 2 1/2 tablets
72 lbs - 3 teaspoon 6 tablets 3 tablets
96 lbs - 4 teaspoon 8 tablets 4 tablets

Please Note: Ibuprofen is not recommended for patients under 6 months of age. Do not exceed 4 doses of ibuprofen in 24 hours.