Children’s Tylenol (Acetaminophen) Dosage

In accordance with FDA recommendations, acetaminophen manufacturers have changed the concentration of infant acetaminophen from 80mg/0.8ml to 160mg/5ml. Be aware that there may be both the old and new concentrations of infant’s acetaminophen products

available in stores and in medicine cabinets. The pediatric acetaminophen products currently on the market can continue to be used as labeled. Be sure to check the label or contact our office should you have questions.

NOTE: AGE LIMIT. Do no’t use under 12 weeks of age.

Weight	Age	(NEW) Infant’s SuspensionChildren’s Suspension Liquid160mg/5mLTeaspoon	Children’s Soft Chewable Tablets80mg eachTablet	Junior Strength Chewable Tablets160mg eachTablet
6-11 lbs	0-3 mos	Call office
12-17 lbs	4-11 mos	Call office
18-23 lbs	12-23 mos	¾ tsp.(3.75 ml)	1½
24-35 lbs	2-3 yrs	1 tsp.(5 mL)	2	1
36-47 lbs	6-8 yrs	2 tsp.	4	2
48-59 lbs	6-8 yrs	2 tsp.	4	2 ½
60-71 lbs	9-10 yrs	2½	5	2½
72-95 lbs	11 yrs	3 tsp.	6	3
96 lbs & over	12 yrs		8	4

Please note: One dose lasts 4 hours. Do not give >5 doses in 24 hours.

Children’s Motrin (Ibuprofen) Dosage

Weight	Age	Children’s Ibuprofen Suspension100mg/5mLTeaspoon	Children’s Soft Chewable Tablets50mg eachTablet	Junior Strength Chewable Tablets100mg eachTablet	Adult Tablets200mgTablet
	0-5 mos
12-17 lbs	6-11 mos	1/2 tsp.
18-23 lbs	12-23 mos	3/4 tsp.
24-35 lbs	2-3 yrs	1 tsp .	2
36-47 lbs	4-5 yrs	1 1/2 tsp.	3
48-59 lbs	6-8 yrs	2 tsp.	4	2	1
60-71 lbs	9-10 yrs	2 1/2 tsp.	5	2 1/2	1
72-95 lbs	11 yrs	3 tsp.	6	3	1 1/2