Dosage Charts

As a parent, being prepared means keeping the two most recommended children's pain relievers/fever reducers in your medicine cabinet and knowing which one works best for each situation.

Everyday fevers Immunization discomfort Teething pain Headaches Minor aches and pains	High fevers Body aches and pains Sprains and strains Earaches Headaches

Be prepared with both for all your child's pain and fever needs.

Always follow directions and use dosing device provided with each product. Children's Tylenol® and Children's Motin® are not dosed equally.

Acetaminophen Dosage (i.e., Tylenol)

Visit Tylenol.com for detailed product information.

Weight	Infant's Concentrated Drops 80mg/0.8mL	Children's Suspension Liquid 160mg/5mL	Children's Soft Chewable Tablets 80mg each	Junior Strength Chewable Tablets 160mg each
	Dropperful (Use dropper)	Teaspoon	Tablet	Tablet
6-8 lbs	½ = (0.4 mL)
10 lbs	1 = (0.8 mL)
12 lbs	1 = (0.8 mL)	½ tsp
15 lbs	1 = (0.8 mL)	¾ tsp
18 lbs	1½ = (0.8 + 0.4 mL)	¾ tsp
20 lbs	1½ = (0.8 + 0.4 mL)	1 tsp
24 lbs	2 = (0.8 + 0.4 mL)	1 tsp	2
28 lbs	2 = (0.8 + 0.8 mL)	1 tsp	2
30 lbs		1¼ tsp	2½
34 lbs		1½ tsp	3	1½
38 lbs		1¾ tsp	3	1½
40 lbs		2 tsp	3½	2
45 lbs		2 tsp	4	2
50 lbs		2¼ tsp	4	2
55 lbs		2½ tsp	4½	2½
60 lbs		2¾ tsp	5	2½
65 lbs		3 tsp	5½	3
70 lbs		3 tsp	6	3
75 lbs		3½ tsp	6	3½
80 lbs		3½ tsp		3½
85 lbs		3¾ tsp		3½
90-95 lbs		4 tsp		4

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

Ibuprofen Dosage (i.e., Motrin)

Visit Motrin.com for detailed product information.

Weight	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 Chewable Caplets 100mg each
	Dropperful (Use dropper)	Teaspoon	Tablet	Tablet	Caplet
12-17 lbs	1 = (1.25 mL)	½ tsp
18 lbs	1½ = (1.875 mL)	¾ tsp
20 lbs	1½ = (1.875 mL)	1 tsp	2	1
24 lbs	2 = (2.5 mL)	1 tsp	2	1
28 lbs		1¼ tsp	2½	1½
30-34 lbs		1½ tsp	3	1½
38 lbs		1¾ tsp	3½	2	2
40 lbs		1¾ tsp	3⅓	2	2
45 lbs		2 tsp	4	2	2
50 lbs		2¼ tsp	4½	2½	2
55 lbs		2½ tsp	5	2½	3
60 lbs		2¾ tsp	5½	3	3
65 lbs		3 tsp	6	3	3
70 lbs		3 tsp	6½	3	3
75 lbs		3½ tsp	7	3½	3
80 lbs		3½ tsp	7	3½	4
85 lbs		4 tsp	8	3½	4
90-95 lbs		4 tsp	8	4	4

Please note: One dose lasts 6-8 hours. Do not give > 4 doses in 24 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.