Dosage Charts
Tylenol®
Infants’ Tylenol
Active Ingredient:
Acetaminophen 160mg
(in each 5mL or 1 tsp)
Use only as directed.
Children’s Tylenol
Active Ingredient:
Acetaminophen 160mg
(in each 5mL or 1 tsp)
Use only as directed.
| Weight | Age | Infants’ TYLENOL | Children’s TYLENOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-11 lbs | 0-3 mos | 1.25 mL | – |
| 12-17 lbs | 4-11 mos | 2.5 mL | – |
| 18-23 lbs | 12-23 mos | 3.75 mL | – |
| 24-35 lbs | 2-3 yrs | 5 mL | 5 mL (1 tsp) |
| 36-47 lbs | 4-5 yrs | – | 7.5 mL (1 1/2 tsp) |
| 48-59 lbs | 6-8 yrs | – | 10 mL (2 tsp) |
| 60-71 lbs | 9-10 yrs | – | 12.5 mL (3 tsp) |
| 72-95 lbs | 11 yrs | – | 15 mL (3 tsp) |
| ml = mililiter • tsp = teaspoon | |||
| Dose: Every 4-6 hours as need. DO NOT GIVE MORE THAN 5 DOSES IN 24 HOURS. | |||
Motrin®
Infants’ Motrin
Active Ingredient:
Ibuprofen 50mg (NSAID)†
(in each 1.25mL)
†Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Use only as directed
Children’s Motrin
Active Ingredient:
Ibuprofen 50mg (NSAID)†
(in each 1.25mL)
†Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Use only as directed
| Weight | Age | Infants’ MOTRIN | Children’s MOTRIN |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-11 lbs | 0-5 mos | DO NOT USE | – |
| 12-17 lbs | 6-11 mos | 1.25mL | – |
| 18-23 lbs | 12-23 mos | 1.875mL | – |
| 24-35 lbs | 2-3 yrs | – | 5 ml (1 tsp) |
| 36-47 lbs | 4-5 yrs | – | 7.5 mL (1 1/2 tsp) |
| 48-59 lbs | 6-8 yrs | – | 10 mL 2 tsp) |
| 60-71 lbs | 9-10 yrs | – | 12.5 mL (2 1/2 tsp) |
| 72-95 lbs | 11 yrs | – | 15 mL (3 tsp) |
| ml = mililiter • tsp = teaspoon | |||
| Dose: Every 6-8 hours as need. DO NOT GIVE MORE THAN 4 DOSES IN 24 HOURS. | |||
Southeastern Pediatric Associates, P.A.
364 Honeysuckle Road
Dothan, AL 36305
Fax: (334) 702-7047
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