Published on February 25, 2019
Acetaminophen & Ibuprofen Dosing Charts
Acetaminophen Dosing Chart
(Also known as Tylenol, PediaCare)
Do not give more frequently than every 4 hours or more than 5 doses in 24 hours.
| Weight |
Acetaminophen Children’s Elixir |
Acetaminophen Children’s Chewables |
Acetaminophen Children’s Chewables |
| Dosage |
160mg/5 ml |
80mg each |
160mg each |
| 6-11 lbs. |
40mg/1.25 ml or ¼ tsp |
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| 12-17 lbs. |
80mg/2.5 ml or ½ tsp |
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| 18-23 lbs. |
120mg/3.75 ml or ¾ tsp |
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| 24-35 lbs. |
160mg/1 tsp |
160mg/2 tabs |
160mg/1 tab |
| 36-47 lbs. |
240mg/1.5 tsp |
240mg/3 tabs |
240mg/1.5 tabs |
| 48-59 lbs. |
320mg/2 tsp |
320mg/4 tabs |
320mg/2 tabs |
| 60-71 lbs. |
400mg/2.5 tsp |
400mg/5 tabs |
400mg/2.5 tabs |
| 72-95 lbs. |
480mg/3 tsp |
480mg/6 tabs |
480mg/3 tabs |
| 95+ lbs. |
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640mg/4 tabs |
* Never alternate dosing of acetaminophen and ibuprofen unless instructed by your provider. Start with one medication and stay with it. Never give a higher-than-recommended dose of either medicine, and never give aspirin to a child under 18 years old.
Ibuprofen Dosing Chart
(Also known as Motrin, Advil)
Do not give more frequently than every 6 hours. Never give to children less than 6 months old.
*Ibuprofen (children’s Advil or Motrin) can be given to children six months and older. However, do not give to a child who has been drinking poorly, is nauseous, vomiting, has stomach pains, a history of stomach ulcer, chicken pox, is undergoing chemotherapy, or has bleeding tendencies.
| Weight |
Ibuprofen Infant Drops |
Ibuprofen Suspension |
Ibuprofen Children’s Chewables |
Ibuprofen Children’s Chewables |
| Dosage |
50mg/1.25 ml |
100mg/5 ml |
50mg each |
100mg each |
| 12-17 lbs. |
50mg/1.25 ml |
50mg/½ tsp |
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| 18-23 lbs. |
75mg/1.8ml** |
75mg/¾ tsp |
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| 24-35 lbs. |
|
100mg/1 tsp |
100mg/2 tabs |
100mg/1 tab |
| 36-47 lbs. |
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150mg/1.5 tsp |
150mg/3 tabs |
150mg/1.5 tabs |
| 48-59 lbs. |
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200mg/2 tsp |
200mg/4 tabs |
200mg/2 tabs |
| 60-71 lbs. |
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250mg/2.5 tsp |
250mg/5 tabs |
250mg/2.5 tabs |
| 72-95 lbs. |
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300mg/3 tsp |
300mg/6 tabs |
300mg/3 tabs |
** Brands differ with dosages. Check bottle directions carefully and use only the dropper or medication syringe supplied with the medication.
