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Parent Dosing Guide for Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen
Acetaminophen is available under the brand names Tylenol and Triaminic Fever Reducer.
Ibuprofen is available under the brand names Advil and Motrin.
Acetaminophen Dosage
| Infants’ Tylenol Suspension 160mg/5mL |
Children’s Suspension 160mg/5mL |
Children’s Soft Chewable Tablets 80mg each |
Junior Strength Chewable Tablets 160mg each |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEIGHT | AGE | TEASPOON | TEASPOON | TABLET | TABLET |
| 12-17 lbs | 4-11 mos | 1/2 tsp. | 1/2 tsp. | ||
| 18-23 lbs | 12-23 mos | 3/4 tsp. | 3/4 tsp. | ||
| 24-35 lbs | 2-3 yrs | 1 tsp. | 1 tsp. | 2 | |
| 36-47 lbs | 4-5 yrs | 1 1/2 tsp. | 3 | ||
| 48-59 lbs | 6-8 yrs | 2 tsp. | 4 | 2 | |
| 60-71 lbs | 9-10 yrs | 2 1/2 tsp. | 5 | 2 1/2 | |
| 72-95 lbs | 11 yrs | 3 tsp. | 6 | 3 | |
| 96 lbs & over | 12 yrs | 4 |
Please note: One dose lasts 4 hours. Do not give >5 doses in 24 hours. The concentration of Infant Tylenol is being changed by the manufacturer. During the transition period, be sure to check the concentration for accurate dosing instructions.
Ibuprofen Dosage
| Infants’ Tylenol Suspension 160mg/5mL |
Children’s Suspension 160mg/5mL |
Children’s Soft Chewable Tablets 80mg each |
Junior Strength Chewable Tablets 160mg each |
Junior Strength Ibuprofen Caplets 100mg | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEIGHT | AGE | DROPPERFUL (USE DROPPER) | TEASPOON | TABLET | TABLET | CAPLET |
| 12-17 lbs | 6-11 mos | 1=(1.25 mL) | ||||
| 18-23 lbs | 12-23 mos | 1 ½=(1.875 mL) | ||||
| 24-35 lbs | 2-3 yrs | 2=(2.5 mL) | 1 tsp. | 2 | ||
| 36-47 lbs | 4-5 yrs | 1 ½ tsp. | 3 | |||
| 48-59 lbs | 6-8 yrs | 2 tsp. | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
| 60-71 lbs | 9-10 yrs | 2 ½ tsp. | 5 | 2 ½ | 2 ½ | |
| 72-95 lbs | 11 yrs | 3 tsp. | 6 | 3 | 3 |
Helpful Resources and Links
Parent Resource Guide: American Academy of Pediatrics
Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center
Safe Kids Colorado: Preventing Accidental Injury
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CDC Vaccine information
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