- Acetaminophen Dosing Information
- Ibuprofen Dosing Information
- Medications and Dosages to Reduce Pain and Fever
- Discontinued OTC Medications
Acetaminophen Dosing (Tylenol® or another brand)
Give every four to six hours, as needed, no more than five times in 24 hours (unless directed to do otherwise by your healthcare provider)
| Weight of child | Age of child | Children's liquid or suspension 1 tsp (5mL) = 160mg |
Children's tablets 1 tablet = 80mg |
Junior strength 1 tablet = 160mg |
| 6–11 lbs (2.7–5 kg) | 0–3 mos | |||
| 12–17 lbs (5.5–7.7 kg) | 4–11 mos | Advised dose*:1/2 teaspoon | ||
| 18–23 lbs (8.2–10.5 kg) | 12–23 mos | Advised dose*:3/4 teaspoon | ||
| 24–35 lbs (10.9–15.9 kg) | 2–3&²Ô²ú²õ±è;yrs | 1 teaspoon (160 mg) | 2 tablets | |
| 36–47 lbs (16.4–21.4 kg) | 4–5&²Ô²ú²õ±è;yrs | 1½ teaspoons (240 mg) | 3 tablets | |
| 48–59 lbs (21.8–26.8 kg) | 6–8&²Ô²ú²õ±è;yrs | 2 teaspoons (320 mg) | 4 tablets | 2 tablets |
| 60–71 lbs (27.3–32.3 kg) | 9–10 yrs | 2½ teaspoons (400 mg) | 5 tablets | 2½ tablets |
| 72–95 lbs (32.7–43.2 kg) | 11 yrs | 3 teaspoons (480 mg) | 6 tablets | 3 tablets |
Ibuprofen Dosing (Advil®, MOTRIN® or another brand)
Give every six to eight hours, as needed, no more than four times in 24 hours (unless directed to do otherwise by your healthcare provider).
| Weight of child | Age of child | Infant drops 1.25mL = 50mg |
Children's liquid or suspension 1 tsp (5mL) = 100mg |
Children's tablets 1 tablet = 50mg |
Junior strength 1 tablet = 100mg |
| under 11 lbs(5kg) | under 6 mos |
NO MOTRIN < 6 |
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| 12–17 lbs (5.5–7.7 kg) | 4–11&²Ô²ú²õ±è;³¾´Ç²õ | 1.25 mL | |||
| 18–23 lbs (8.2–10.5 kg) | 12–23 mos | 1.875 mL | |||
| 24–35 lbs (10.9–15.9 kg) | 2–3&²Ô²ú²õ±è;yrs | 1 teaspoon (100 mg) | 2 tablets | ||
| 36–47 lbs (16.4–21.4 kg) | 4–5&²Ô²ú²õ±è;yrs | 1½ teaspoons (50 mg) | 3 tablets | ||
| 48–59 lbs (21.8–26.8 kg) | 6–8&²Ô²ú²õ±è;yrs | 2 teaspoons (200 mg) | 4 tablets | 2 tablets | |
| 60–71 lbs (27.3–32.3 kg) | 9–10&²Ô²ú²õ±è;²â°ù²õ | 2½ teaspoons (250 mg) | 5 tablets | 2½ tablets | |
| 72–95 lbs (32.7–43.2 kg) | 11 yrs | 3 teaspoons (300 mg) | 6 tablets | 3 tablets |
Medications and Dosages to Reduce Pain and Fever
WARNING: If you're also giving your child over-the-counter (OTC) medications such as cold preparations, be aware that these may contain pain or fever reducers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Be sure to read all OTC medication labels carefully to ensure your child is not receiving more acetaminophen or ibuprofen than recommended.
- Ask your health care provider or pharmacist which formulation is best for your child.
- Give dose based on your child's weight. If you don't know the weight, give dose based on your child's age.
- Do not give more medication than recommended.
- If you have questions about dosing or any other concern, call your clinic or health care provider.
- Always use a proper measuring device.
- For example:
- When giving infant drops, use only the dosing device (dropper or syringe) enclosed in the package.
- When giving children's suspension or liquid, use the dosage cup enclosed in the package. If you misplace the dosage cup, consult your health care provider or pharmacist for advice. (Kitchen spoons are not accurate measures.)
- For example:
Please be aware that the following cold remedies are no longer recommended and are now unavailable for use in children under 2 years of age:
- Dimetapp® Decongestant Plus Cough Infant Drops
- Dimetapp® Decongestant Infant Drops
- Little Colds® Decongestant Plus Cough
- Little Colds® Multi-Symptom Cold Formula
- Pediacare® Infant Drops Decongestant (containing pseudoephedrine)
- Pediacare® Infant Drops Decongestant and Cough (containing pseudoephedrine)
- Pediacare® Infant Dropper Decongestant (containing phenylephrine)
- Pediacare® Infant Dropper Long-Acting Cough
- Pediacare® Infant Dropper Decongestant and Cough (containing phenylephrine)
- Robitussin® Infant Cough DM Drops
- Triaminic® Infant and Toddler Thin Strips Decongestant
- Triaminic® Infant and Toddler Thin Strips Decongestant Plus Cough
- Tylenol® Concentrated Infants’ Drops Plus Cold
- Tylenol® Concentrated Infants’ Drops Plus Cold
- Tylenol® Concentrated Infants’ Drops Plus Cold and Cough