The following are general guidelines for dosing of some of the most common medications:

Recommended Doses of Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

  • For infants less than 3 months of age, please always call the office before giving Acetaminophen for fevers
  • Indications: fever, pain
  • Frequency: may repeat dosage every 4-6 hours as needed
Child's WeightChildren's LiquidChewable Tablets"Junior" Chewable
Tablets or Capsules
 Dosage(160 mg/5 mL)(80 mg)(160 mg)
6-11 lbs---
12-17 lbs2.5 mL (.5 teaspoon)--
18-23 lbs3.75 mL (.75 teaspoon)--
24-35 lbs5 mL (1 teaspoon)2 tablets-
36-46 lbs7.5 mL (1.5 teaspoons)3 tablets-
47-58 lbs10 mL (2 teaspoons)4 tablets2 tablets
59-70 lbs12.5 mL (2.5 teaspoons)5 tablets2.5 tablets
71-95 lbs15 mL (3 teaspoons)6 tablets3 tablets

 

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Recommended Doses of Ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin)

  • Indications: fever, pain
  • Age Range: Age 6 months and up (do not use for infants less than 6months of age unless directed by your doctor)
  • Frequency: may repeat dosage every 6-8 hours as needed
Child's WeightInfant DropsChildren's LiquidChewable
Tablets
Chewable Tablets
or Capsules
Dosage(50 mg/1.25 mL)(100 mg/5 mL)(50 mg)(100 mg)
12-16 lbs1.25 mL2.5 mL (.5 teaspoon)--
17-21 lbs1.875 mL3.75 mL (.75 teaspoon)--
22-32 lbs2.5 mL5 mL (1 teaspoon)2 tablets-
33-43 lbs-7.5 mL (1.5 teaspoons)3 tablets-
44-54 lbs-10 mL (2 teaspoons)4 tablets2 tablets
55-65 lbs-12.5 mL (2.5 teaspoons)5 tablets2.5 tablets
66-87 lbs-15 mL (3 teaspoons)6 tablets3 tablets

 

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