Acetaminophen (Tylenol)TM
Acetaminophen reduces fever and relieves pain. Typical uses include fevers, immunizations, teething, earaches, bruises, headaches, etc.
Please notify us prior to using Tylenol for babies under 2 months of age.
Acetaminophen is available in the following forms:
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Infant drops (80mg/0.8 ml) Note: 0.8ml=1 dropper
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Children's liquid (160mg/5ml) Note 5ml=1 tsp
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Chewable tablets (80mg)
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Junior strength tablets (160mg)
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Rectal suppository (80mg, 120mg, 325mg)
Note: Tylenol suppositories can be used if the child is vomiting or is very resistant to taking medicine by mouth. The suppositories can be cut-up to get the proper dose.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosing Chart May give acetaminophen dose every 4-6 hours:
| Weight |
Tylenol
Milligram
Dosage |
Tylenol
Infant drops
80mg/0.8ml |
Tylenol
Infant Oral
Suspension
160mg/5ml |
Tylenol
Children's
liquid
160mg/5ml |
Tylenol Chewables
80mg each |
Tylenol Junior
160mg each |
| 6-8 lbs |
40mg |
½ dropper
(0.4 ml) |
¼ tsp
(1.25 ml) |
¼ tsp
(1.25 ml) |
N/A |
N/A |
| 9-11 lbs |
60 mg |
¾ dropper
(0.6 ml) |
1/3 tsp
(1.875 ml) |
1/3 tsp
(1.875 ml) |
N/A |
N/A |
| 12-17 lbs |
80 mg |
1 dropper
(0.8 ml) |
½ tsp
(2.5 ml) |
½ tsp
(2.5 ml) |
N/A |
N/A |
| 18-23 lbs |
120 mg |
1 ½ dropper
(1.2 ml) |
¾ tsp
(3.75 ml) |
¾ tsp
(3.75 ml) |
N/A |
N/A |
| 24-35 lbs |
160 mg |
2 droppers
(1.6 ml) |
1 tsp
(5 ml) |
1 tsp
(5 ml) |
2 tablets |
1 tablet |
| 36-47 lbs |
240 mg |
3 droppers
(2.4 ml) |
1 ½ tsp
(7.5 ml) |
1½ tsp
(7.5 ml) |
3 tablets |
1 ½ tablet |
| 48-59 lbs |
320 mg |
N/A |
2 tsp
(10 ml) |
2 tsp
(10 ml) |
4 tablets |
2 tablets |
| 60-71 lbs |
400 mg |
N/A |
2 ½ tsp
(12.5 ml) |
2 ½ tsp
(12.5 ml) |
5 tablets |
2 ½ tablets |
| 72-95 lbs |
500 mg |
N/A |
3 tsp
(15 ml) |
3 tsp
(15 ml) |
6 tablets |
3 tablets |
Please remember to keep all medications out of your child's reach AT ALL TIMES.
Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)TM
Ibuprofen reduces fever, relieves pain, and fights inflammation. Typical uses include fevers, immunizations, teething, earaches, bruises, headache, sunburns, sore muscles, etc...
We usually recommend that ibuprofen not be used in babies under 6 months of age.
Ibuprofen is available in the following forms:
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Infant drops (50mg/1.25ml) Note: 1.25ml=1 dropper
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Children's liquid (100mg/5ml) Note: 5ml=1 tsp
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Chewable tablets (50mg)
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Junior strength tablets (100mg)
Ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil) Dosing Chart May give ibuprofen dose every 6-8 hours:
| Weight |
Motrin Milligram Dosage |
Motrin Infant drops 50mg/1.25ml |
Motrin Children's liquid 100mg/5ml |
Motrin Chewables 50mg each |
Motrin Junior 100mg each |
| 12-17 lbs |
50 mg |
1 dropper (1.25 ml) |
½ tsp
(2.5 ml) |
N/A |
N/A |
| 18-23 lbs |
75 mg |
1 ½ dropper (1.875 ml) |
¾ tsp
(3.75 ml) |
N/A |
N/A |
| 24-35 lbs |
100 mg |
2 droppers (2.5 ml) |
1 tsp
(5 ml) |
2 tablets |
1 tablet |
| 36-47 lbs |
150 mg |
3 droppers (3.75 ml) |
1 ½ tsp
(7.5 ml) |
3 tablets |
1 ½ tablets |
| 48-59 lbs |
200 mg |
N/A |
2 tsp
(10 ml) |
4 tablets |
2 tablets |
| 60-71 lbs |
250 mg |
N/A |
2½ tsp
(12.5 ml) |
5 tablets |
2 ½ tablets |
| 72-95 lbs |
300 mg |
N/A |
3 tsp
(15 ml) |
6 tablets |
3 tablets |
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