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Doses
and Uses of Common Over-the-Counter Medicines
We have created a helpful table for you to use when
giving your child either Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Tempra,
many generics) or Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, many generics).
Acetaminophen
(Tylenol, Tempra, many generics)
Give every 4 hours if needed.
| Weight |
Age |
Infant
drops
80mg per 0.8 mL |
Children's
syrup
160 mg per 5 mL |
Chewable
tablet
80 mg |
Junior
Chewable
160 mg |
Adult
Tablet Regular strength
325 mg |
| 6-11
lbs |
Under
4 months |
1/2
dropper = 0.4 |
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| 12-17
lbs |
4-11
months |
1
dropper = 0.8 |
1/2
tsp |
|
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| 18-23
lbs |
12-23
months |
11/2
droppers = 0.8+0.4 |
3⁄4
tsp |
1
1/2 tablets |
|
|
| 24-35
lbs |
2-3
years |
2
droppers = 0.8 twice |
1
tsp |
2
tablets |
1
tablet |
|
| 36-47
lbs |
4-5
years |
|
11/2
tsp |
3
tablets |
11/2
tablets |
|
| 48-59
lbs |
6-8
years |
|
2
tsp |
4
tablets |
2
tablets |
1
tablet |
| 60-71
lbs |
9-10
years |
|
21/2
tsp |
5
tablets |
21/2
tablets |
1
tablet |
| 72-95
lbs |
11-12
years |
|
3
tsp |
6
tablets |
3
tablets |
1
tablet |
| Over
95lbs |
Over
12 years |
|
4
tsp |
8
tablets |
4
tablets |
2
tablets |
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Ibuprofen
(Motrin, Advil, many generics)
Give every 6-8 hours. Do not use a kitchen teaspoon.
| Weight |
Age |
Concentrated Motrin ® Infants' Drops |
Children's Motrin ® Liquid |
Children's Motrin ® Chewable Tablets |
Junior Strength Motrin ® Chewable Tablets |
| |
Under 6 mos |
Consult Your Child's Physician |
|
|
|
| 12-17 lbs |
6-11 mos |
1.25 mL |
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| 18-23 lbs |
12-23 mos |
1.875 mL |
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|
|
| 24-35 lbs |
2-3 yrs |
|
1 (teaspoon) |
2 tablets |
|
| 36-47 lbs |
4-5 yrs |
|
1 1/2 (teaspoons) |
3 tablets |
|
| 48-59 lbs |
6-8 yrs |
|
2 (teaspoons) |
4 tablets |
2 tablets |
| 60-71 lbs |
9-10 yrs |
|
2 1/2 (teaspoons) |
5 tablets |
2 1/2 tablets |
| 72-95 lbs |
11 yrs |
|
3 (teaspoons) |
6 tablets |
3 tablets |
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| Active Ingredients |
|
(in each 1.25 mL) Ibuprofen (50 mg) |
(in each 5 mL tsp) Ibuprofen (100 mg) |
(in each tablet) Ibuprofen (50 mg) |
(in each tablet) Ibuprofen (100 mg) |
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Notes
Weight is the best guide to dosage. Ages are given to
help estimate.
One teaspoon (tsp) is 5 mL.
MYLICON®
Dosing Cart
| Age |
Weight |
Mylicon® |
| Newborns-6 months |
Under 24 lbs |
0.3mL |
| 6 months-12 months |
Under 24 lbs |
0.3mL |
| 1 year-2 years |
Under 24 lbs |
0.3mL |
| Over 2 years |
Over 24 lbs |
0.6mL |
*Not to exceed 12 doses per day.
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