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Dosing Information
ACETAMINOPHEN (TYLENOL) DOSING
| Weight | Age | Infant’s Tylenol (160 mg / 5 ml) |
Children’s Tylenol (160 mg / 5 ml) |
Tylenol Chewables (160 mg tablet) |
| 6-11lbs | 0-3 months | 1.25 ml | – | – |
| 12-17 lbs | 4-11 months | 2.5 ml | – | – |
| 18-23 lbs | 12-23 months | 3.75 ml | – | – |
| 24-35 lbs | 2-3 years | 5 ml | 5 ml | 1 tablets |
| 36-47 lbs | 4-5 years | – | 7.5 ml | 1 1/2 tablets |
| 48-59 lbs | 6-8 years | – | 10 ml | 2 tablets |
| 60-71 lbs | 9-11 years | – | 12.5 ml | 2 1/2 tablets |
| 72-95 lbs | 11 years | – | 15 ml | 3 tablets |
Important Tips:
- This chart is meant for use as a basic guide. Always consult your child’s doctor for advice.
- Do not use in infants under 2 months old without calling your doctor.
- Do not combine with other medications containing acetaminophen.
- Keep track of the times you give each dose.
- You may repeat medication doses every 4-6 hours. Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours.
IBUPROFEN (MOTRIN) DOSING
| Weight | Age | Infant’s Tylenol (160 mg / 5 ml) |
Children’s Tylenol (160 mg / 5 ml) |
Tylenol Chewables (160 mg tablet) |
| 6-11lbs | 0-3 months | – | – | – |
| 12-17 lbs | 4-11 months | 1.25 ml | – | – |
| 18-23 lbs | 12-23 months | 1.875 ml | – | – |
| 24-35 lbs | 2-3 years | – | 5 ml | 1 tablets |
| 36-47 lbs | 4-5 years | – | 7.5 ml | 1 1/2 tablets |
| 48-59 lbs | 6-8 years | – | 10 ml | 2 tablets |
| 60-71 lbs | 9-11 years | – | 12.5 ml | 2 1/2 tablets |
| 72-95 lbs | 11 years | – | 15 ml | 3 tablets |
Important Tips:
- This chart is meant for use as a basic guide. Always consult your child’s doctor for advice.
- Do not use Ibuprofen products in infants younger than 6 months old.
- Keep track of the times you give each dose.
- You may repeat medication doses every 6-8 hours. Do not give more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
The source of this dosing information is from the Tylenol Professional Website. Accessed and used with permission, November 2020.