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.