Children's Tylenol (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.

Weight

Age

(NEW) Infant's Suspension
(160mg/5mL)

Children's Suspension Liquid
(160mg/5mL)

Children's Soft
Chewable Tablets
(80mg each)

Junior Strength
Chewable Tablets
(160mg each)

 6-11 lbs0-3 monthsCall office  
12-17 lbs4-11 months1/2 tsp. (2.5ml)  
18-23 lbs12-23 months3/4 tsp. (3.75ml)  
24-35 lbs2-3 years1 tsp. (5ml)2 tablets 
36-47 lbs4-5 years1.5 tsp.3 tablets 
48-59 lbs6-8 years2 tsp.4 tablets2 tablets
60-71 lbs9-10 years2.5 tsp.5 tablets2.5 tablets
72-95 lbs11 years3 tsp.6 tablets3 tablets
96 lbs & 
over		12 years  4 tablets

 

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

Children's Motrin (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
Ibuprofen
Caplets
(100mg)

Weight

Age

Dropperful
(Use dropper)

Teaspoon

Tablet

Tablet

Caplet

 0-5 monthsDO NOT GIVE    
12-17 lbs6-11 months 1.25 mL    
18-23 lbs12-23 months1.875 mL    
24-35 lbs2-3 years 1 tsp.2 tablets  
36-47 lbs4-5 years 1.5 tsp.3 tablets  
48-59 lbs6-8 years 2 tsp.4 tablets2 tablets2 caplets
60-71 lbs9-10 years 2.5 tsp.5 tablets2.5 tablets2.5 caplets
72-95 lbs11 years 3 tsp.6 tablets3 tablets3 caplets

 

Please note: Not to be used under 6 months of age. One dose lasts six to eight hours. 

  • Milliliter is abbreviated as mL; 5 mL 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.