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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.