Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosing Chart
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ACETAMINOPHEN (TYLENOL) DOSING CHART
If necessary, repeat the dose every 4 hours if symptoms persist
Do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours
Do not use for more than 5 days unless directed by a physician to do so
Children’s
TYLENOL
Infants’
Children’s
Jr. TYLENOL
TYLENOL
Weight
Age
Milligram
TYLENOL Liquid
TYLENOL Liquid
Meltaways
Meltaways
dose
(160 mg/5 ml)
(160 mg/5 ml)
(160 mg each)
(80 mg each)
¼ tsp
¼ tsp
6 - 11 lbs
0 - 3 mo
40 mg
-
-
(1.25ml)
(1.25ml)
½ tsp
½ tsp
12 - 17 lbs
4 - 11 mo
80 mg
-
-
(2.5 ml)
(2.5 ml)
12 - 23
¾ tsp
¾ tsp
18 - 23 lbs
120 mg
-
-
mo
(3.75 ml)
(3.75 ml)
1 tsp
1 tsp
24 - 35 lbs
2 - 3 yrs
160 mg
2 tabs
1 tab
(5 ml)
(5 ml)
1 ½ tsp
1 ½ tsp
36 - 47 lbs
4 - 5 yrs
240 mg
3 tabs
1 ½ tabs
(7.5 ml)
(7.5 ml)
2 tsp
2 tsp
48 - 59 lbs
6 - 8 yrs
320 mg
4 tabs
2 tabs
(10 ml)
(10 ml)
2 ½ tsp
2 ½ tsp
60 - 71 lbs
9 - 10 yrs
400 mg
5 tabs
2 ½ tabs
(12.5 ml)
(12.5 ml)
3 tsp
3 tsp
72 - 95 lbs
11 yrs
480 mg
6 tabs
3 tabs
(15 ml)
(15 ml)
96 + lbs
12 yrs
640 mg
-
-
-
4 tabs
Acetaminophen is also available as a rectal suppository (80 mg, 120 mg, 325 mg)
This may be used if child is vomiting or has difficulty taking medicine. Cut into estimated proper dosing.
IBUPROFEN (ADVIL, MOTRIN) DOSING CHART
If necessary, repeat the dose every 6 to 8 hours if symptoms persist
Do not give more than 4 times in 24 hours
Do not use for more than 5 days unless directed by a physician to do so
Junior
Junior
MOTRIN
Infants’
Children’s
Strength
Strength
Weight
Age
Milligram
ADVIL Drops
ADVIL Liquid
ADVIL
ADVIL
Dose
(50 mg/1.25ml)
(100 mg/5 ml)
(Chewables)
(Tablets)
(100 mg ea)
(100 mg ea)
< 12 lbs
0 – 6 mo
-
-
-
-
-
12 - 17
1 dropper
½ tsp
6 - 11 mo
50 mg
-
-
lbs
(1.25 ml)
(2.5 ml)
18 - 23
12 - 23
1 ½ droppers
¾ tsp
75 mg
-
-
lbs
mo
(1.875 ml)
(3.75 ml)
24 - 35
2 droppers
1 tsp
2 - 3 yrs
100 mg
1 tab
1 tab
lbs
(2.5 ml)
(5 ml)
36 - 47
3 droppers
1 ½ tsp
4 - 5 yrs
150 mg
1 ½ tabs
1 ½ tabs
lbs
(3.75 ml)
(7.5 ml)
48 - 59
2 tsp
6 - 8 yrs
200 mg
-
2 tabs
2 tabs
lbs
(10 ml)
60 - 71
2 ½ tsp
9 - 10 yrs
250 mg
-
2 ½ tabs
2 ½ tabs
lbs
(12.5 ml)
72 - 95
3 tsp
11 yrs
300 mg
-
3 tabs
3 tabs
lbs
(15 ml)
* NOTE: Tylenol and Motrin work differently to reduce fever and pain. They may be used independently of each other.
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