Dosage Charts
Acetaminophen Dosage
NOTE: New Concentration for Infants. 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. Don’t use under 12 weeks of age.
| Infant’s Concentrated Drops 160mg/5mL | Children’s Suspension Liquid 160mg/5mL | Children’s Soft Chewable Tablets 80mg each | Junior Strength Chewable Tablets 160mg each | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Age | Teaspoon | Tablet | Tablet | |
| 12-17 lbs | 4-11 mos | 2.5ml | tsp. | ||
| 18-23 lbs | 12-23 mos | 3.75ml | tsp. | ||
| 24-35 lbs | 2-3 yrs | 5ml | 1 tsp. | 2 | |
| 36-47 lbs | 4-5 yrs | 1 tsp. | 3 | ||
| 48-59 lbs | 6-8 yrs | 2 tsp. | 4 | 2 | |
| 60-71 lbs | 9-10 yrs | 2 tsp. | 5 | 2 | |
| 72-95 lbs | 11 yrs | 3 tsp. | 6 | 3 | |
| 96 lbs & over | 12 yrs | 4 | |||
Please note: One dose lasts 4 hours. Do not give >5 doses in 24 hours.
Ibuprofen Dosage
| Infant’s Ibuprofen Concentrated Drops 50mg/1.25mL | Children’s Ibuprofen Suspension 100mg/5mL | Children’s Soft Chewable Tablets 50mg each | Junior Strength Chewable Tablets 100mg each | Junior Strength Ibupofen Caplets 100mg | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Age | Dropperful (Use dropper) | Teaspoon | Tablet | Tablet | Caplet |
| 12-17 lbs | 6-11 mos | 1=(1.25 mL) | ||||
| 18-23 lbs | 12-23 mos | 1 =(1.875 mL) | ||||
| 24-35 lbs | 2-3 yrs | 2=(2.5 mL) | 1 tsp. | 2 | ||
| 36-47 lbs | 4-5 yrs | 1 tsp. | 3 | |||
| 48-59 lbs | 6-8 yrs | 2 tsp. | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
| 60-71 lbs | 9-10 yrs | 2 tsp. | 5 | 2 | 2 | |
| 72-95 lbs | 11 yrs | 3 tsp. | 6 | 3 | 3 | |
Please Note: One dose lasts 6-8 hours. Not to be used under 6 months.
- Milliliter is abbreviated as mL; 5mL equals one teaspoon (tsp).
- Don’t use household teaspoons, which can vary in size.
- Aspirin should not be used in children to treat fever or pain.