Recommended Pediatric Dosage Charts
Acetaminophen Dosage
Weight |
Age |
Infant's Use measured 5mL |
Children's Suspension Liquid Teaspoon |
Children's Soft Chewable Tablets Tablet |
Junior Strength Chewable Tablets Tablet |
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6-11 lbs |
0-3 mos |
1.25 mL (1/4 tsp) |
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12-17 lbs |
4-11 mos |
2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) |
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|
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18-21 lbs |
12-23 mos |
5 ml (1 tsp) |
3.75 ml (3/4 tsp) |
|
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22-30 lbs |
2-3 yrs |
7.5 ml ( 1½ tsp) |
5 ml (1 tsp) |
2 |
|
30-40 lbs |
3-4 yrs |
|
7.5 ml (1½ tsp) |
3 |
|
40-50 lbs |
5-7 yrs |
|
10 ml (2 tsp) |
4 |
2 |
50-60 lbs |
8-9 yrs |
|
2 ½ tsp |
5 |
2 ½ |
60-85 lbs |
10 yrs |
|
3 tsp |
6 |
3 |
85 lbs & over |
>11 yrs |
4 tsp |
4 |
Please note: One dose lasts 4 hours. Do not give >5 doses in 24 hours.
Children's Motrin (Ibuprofen) Dosage
Weight |
Age |
Children's Dropperful |
Children's Chewable tab |
Junior Tablet |
Junior Strength Ibuprofen Tablet |
Junior Strength Ibuprofen Caplet |
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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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24-30 lbs |
2-3 yrs |
1 tsp. |
2 |
|
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30-40 lbs |
4-5 yrs |
1½ tsp. |
3 |
|
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40-55 lbs |
6-8 yrs |
2 tsp. |
4 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
55-70 lbs |
9-10 yrs |
2 ½ tsp. |
|
3 |
2 ½ |
2 ½ |
70-95 lbs |
11 yrs |
3 tsp. |
|
4 |
3 |
3 |
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.
- Please do not alternate motrin and tylenol - one medicine is sufficient.