Fever Medication Dosage

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Acetaminophen Dosage (Tylenol)

Please note: One dose lasts 4-6 hours. Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours. Always check manufacturer’s directions.


		Infant's Suspension Liquid 160mg/5mL	Children's Suspension Liquid 160mg/5mL	Children's Soft Chewable Tablets 80mg each	Junior Strength Chewable Tablets 160mg each
		Dropperful	Teaspoon	Tablet	Tablet
Weight	Age	(Use syringe)	(Use dosing cup)

6-11 lbs	0-3 months	1.25mL
12-17 lbs	4-11 months	2.5 mL	1/2 teaspoon
18-23 lbs	12-23 months	3.75 mL	3/4 teaspoon
24-35 lbs	2-3 years	5 mL	1 tsp	2
36-47 lbs	4-5 years		1 1/2 tsp	3
48-59 lbs	6-8 years		2 tsp	4	2
60-71 lbs	9-10 years		2 1/2 tsp	5	2 1/2
72-95 lbs	11 years		3 tsp	6	3
96 lbs & over	12 years				4

Ibuprofen Dosage

Please Note: One Dose last 6-8 hours. Not to be used for children under 6 months. Always check manufacturer’s directions.


		Infant's Ibuprofen Concentrated Drops 50mg/1.25mL	Children's Ibuprofen Suspension 100mg/5mL	Children's Soft Chewable Tablets 50mg each	Junior Strength Chewable Tablets 100mg each	Junior Strength Ibupofen Caplets 100mg

		Dropperful	Teaspoon	Tablet	Tablet	Caplet

Weight	Age	(Use syringe)	(Use dosing cup)

12-17 lbs	6-11 months	1 = (1.25mL)
18-23 lbs	12-23 months	1 1/2 = (1.875mL)
24-35 lbs	2-3 years	3 = (2.5mL)	1 tsp	2
36-47 lbs	4-5 years		1 1/2 tsp	3
48-59 lbs	6-8 years		2 tsp	4	2	2
60-71 lbs	9-10 years		2 1/2 tsp	5	2 1/2	2 1/2
72-95 lbs	11 years		3 tsp	6	3	3