Medication Dosing
Avoid dosing mistakes! Do not buy the "infant" version of acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
The infant version of acetaminophen (Tylenol) is exactly the same medication as the children's version, but they charge you more for a tiny bottle.
In Motrin's case, the medication concentration is different in the infant's and children's versions.
⚠️ Do not give children Aspirin (BC Powders, Alka-Seltzer, and others) due to risk of a fatal liver condition called Reye Syndrome
Dosing Calculator
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| Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosing | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (lbs) | Age | Children's Liquid (160 mg / 5 ml) | Children's Soft Chewable (160 mg) | Rectal Suppository (variable dose) | Adult Tablets (325 mg) |
| 6-11 | 2-3 months | Call Your Doctor Before Giving Medicine | |||
| 12-17 | 4-11 months | 2.5 ml | -- | (1) 80mg | -- |
| 18-23 | 9-23 months | 3.75 ml | -- | (1) 120mg | -- |
| 24-35 | 2-3 years | 5 ml | 1 chew tab | (2) 80mg | -- |
| 36-47 | 4-5 years | 7.5 ml | 1.5 chew tabs | (2) 120mg | -- |
| 48-59 | 6-8 years | 10 ml | 2 chew tabs | (1) 325mg | 1 tab/cap |
| 60-71 | 9-10 years | 12.5 ml | 2.5 chew tabs | (1) 325mg | 1 tab/cap |
| 72-95 | 10-11 years | 15 ml | 3 chew tabs | (1.5) 325mg | 1.5 tab/cap |
| Over 95 | Over 11 years | 20 ml | 4 chew tabs | (1) 650mg | 2 tab/cap |
| Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) Dosing | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (lbs) | Age | Children's Liquid (100 mg / 5 ml) | Children's Soft Chewable (100 mg) | Adult Tablets (200 mg) |
| 6-11 | 2-3 months | Do not give Ibuprofen to infants under 6 months old | ||
| 12-17 | 6-11 months | 2.5 ml | -- | -- |
| 18-23 | 9-23 months | 3.75 ml | -- | -- |
| 24-35 | 2-3 years | 5 ml | 1 chew tab | -- |
| 36-47 | 4-5 years | 7.5 ml | 1.5 chew tabs | -- |
| 48-59 | 6-8 years | 10 ml | 2 chew tabs | 1 tab/cap |
| 60-71 | 9-10 years | 12.5 ml | 2.5 chew tabs | 1 tab/cap |
| 72-95 | 10-11 years | 15 ml | 3 chew tabs | 1.5 tab/cap |
| Over 95 | Over 11 years | 20 ml | 4 chew tabs | 2 tab/cap |