Dosage Charts
Acetaminophen Dosage
*OLD* Concentration*
Infant Concentrated Drops |
*NEW* Concentration* Infant Oral Suspension |
Children's Suspension Liquid 160mg/5mL |
Children's Soft Chewable Tablets 80mg each |
Junior Strength Chewable Tablets 160mg each |
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Weight |
Age |
Use dropper |
Use syringe |
Teaspoon |
Tablet |
Tablet |
12-17 lbs |
4-11 mos |
0.8mL |
2.5mL |
½ tsp. |
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18-23 lbs |
12-23 mos |
1.2mL |
3.75mL |
¾ tsp. |
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24-35 lbs |
2-3 yrs |
1.6mL |
5mL |
1 tsp. |
2 |
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36-47 lbs |
4-5 yrs |
1½ tsp. |
3 |
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48-59 lbs |
6-8 yrs |
2 tsp. |
4 |
2 |
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60-71 lbs |
9-10 yrs |
2 ½ tsp. |
5 |
2 ½ |
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72-95 lbs |
11 yrs |
3 tsp. |
6 |
3 |
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96 lbs & over |
12 yrs |
4 |
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Please note: One dose lasts 4 hours. Do not give >5 doses in 24 hours.
*For infant concentrations: In accordance with FDA recommendations, acetaminophen manufacturers have changed the concentration of infant acetaminophen from 80mg/0.8mL to 160mg/5mL. 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.
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 |
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Weight |
Age |
Dropperful (Use dropper) |
Teaspoon |
Tablet |
Tablet |
Caplet |
12-17 lbs |
6-11 mos |
1=(1.25 mL) |
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18-23 lbs |
12-23 mos |
1 ½=(1.875 mL) |
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24-35 lbs |
2-3 yrs |
2=(2.5 mL) |
1 tsp. |
2 |
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36-47 lbs |
4-5 yrs |
1½ tsp. |
3 |
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48-59 lbs |
6-8 yrs |
2 tsp. |
4 |
2 |
2 |
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60-71 lbs |
9-10 yrs |
2 ½ tsp. |
5 |
2 ½ |
2 ½ |
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72-95 lbs |
11 yrs |
3 tsp. |
6 |
3 |
3 |
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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.
