Dosage Questions?

The information in this page is not specific to your child but provides general information. If you have any questions, please call your health care provider or pharmacy.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol® or another brand)

Give every 6 hours as needed. (Also available in suppositories; use the same number of mg.)

*Do not give more than 4 doses in 24 hours.

Weight in pounds (lbs.)	Elixir = 160 mg/5ml	Chewable 1 tablet = 80 mg	Jr. strength 1 caplet = 160 mg	Reg. Strength 1 tablet = 325mg
6-11 lbs.	1.25 ml	-----------------	-----------------	-----------------
12-17 lbs.	2.5 ml	-----------------	-----------------	-----------------
18-23 lbs.	3.75 ml	-----------------	-----------------	-----------------
24-35 lbs.	5 ml	2 tablets	-----------------	-----------------
36-47 lbs.	7.5 ml	3 tablets	-----------------	-----------------
48-59 lbs.	10 ml	4 tablets	2 caplets	1 tablet
60-71 lbs.	12.5 ml	5 tablets	2½ caplets	1 tablet
72-95 lbs.	15 ml	6 tablets	3 caplets	1½ tablets
96+ lbs.	-----------------	-----------------	4 caplets	2 tablets

Ibuprofen (Advil®, Motrin®, or another brand)

Give every 6 to 8 hours as needed; always with food. Other strengths available by prescription.

*Do not give more than 4 doses in 24 hours.

Weight in pounds (lbs.)	Infant drops (40mg/1 ml) Infants > 6 month only!	Children’s liquid 100 mg/5ml	Chewable Tablets 1 tablet = 100 mg	Tablets 1 tablet = 200 mg
11-21 lbs.	1 25 ml	2.5 ml	½ tablet	-----------------
22-32 lbs.	2.5 ml	5 ml	1 tablet	-----------------
33-43 lbs.	-----------------	7.5 ml	1 ½ tablets	-----------------
44-54 lbs.	-----------------	10 ml	2 tablets	1 tablet
55-65 lbs.	-----------------	12.5 ml	2 ½ tablets	-----------------
66-87 lbs.	-----------------	15 ml	3 tablets	1½ tablets
88+ lbs.	-----------------	5 20 ml	4 tablets	2 tablets