Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, and generics) are two over-the-counter medications that are helpful in reducing pain and discomfort in children and young adults.
They are not meant to take away a fever but only to reduce the discomfort associated with a fever. That is why we recommend when using these products, you use them to treat discomfort rather than fever.
Acetaminophen Dosage (Tylenol, Tempra, Panadol, Liquiprin, and generics). Give every 4 to 6 hours.
| Weight-LBS | Age | Infant Concentrated Drops 80mg/0.8ml Dropperful |
Children’s Suspension Liquid 160mg/5ml Teaspoon |
Children’s Soft Chewable Tablets 80mg/1Tablet Tablet |
Junior Strength Chewable Tablets 160mg/1Tablet Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| < 12 LBS | – | – | – | – | – |
| 12-17 LBS | 4-11 MOS | – | 1/2 tsp | – | – |
| 18-23 LBS | 12-23 MOS | – | 3/4 tsp | – | – |
| 24-35 LBS | 2-3 YRS | – | 1 tsp | 2 tablets | – |
| 36-47 LBS | 4-5 YRS | – | 1 1/2 tsp | 3 tablets | – |
| 48-59 LBS | 6-8 YRS | – | 2 tsp | 4 tablets | 2 tablets |
| 60-71 LBS | 9-10 YRS | – | 2 1/2 tsp | 5 tablets | 2 1/2 tablets |
| 72-95 LBS | 11 YRS | – | 3 tsp | 6 tablets | 3 tablets |
| 95 LBS+ | 12 YRS | – | – | – | 4 Tablets |
Ibuprofen Dosage (Motrin, Advil, and generics). Give every 6 to 8 hours.
| Weight-LBS | Age | Infant Concentrated Drops 50mg/1.25ml Dropperful |
Children’s Suspension Liquid 100mg/5ml Teaspoon |
Children’s Soft Chewable Tablets 50mg/1Tablet Tablet |
Junior Strength Chewable Tablets 100mg/1Tablet Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| < 12 LBS | – | – | – | – | – |
| 12-17 LBS | 6-11 MOS | 1 tsp | – | – | – |
| 18-23 LBS | 12-23 MOS | 1 1/2 tsp | – | – | – |
| 24-35 LBS | 2-3 YRS | 2 tsp | 1 tsp | 2 tablets | – |
| 36-47 LBS | 4-5 YRS | – | 1 1/2 tsp | 3 tablets | – |
| 48-59 LBS | 6-8 YRS | – | 2 tsp | 4 tablets | 2 tablets |
| 60-71 LBS | 9-10 YRS | – | 2 1/2 tsp | 5 tablets | 2 1/2 tablets |
| 72-95 LBS | 11 YRS | – | 3 tsp | 6 tablets | 3 tablets |
| 95 LBS+ | 12 YRS | – | – | – | – |
