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Monday, February 7, 2011

Fever Reducer Medication Dosage Chart

ACETAMINOPHEN (Tylenol)

Each dose will last 4-6 hours.

Use weight if possible. Always use the dropper or cup provided with the bottle.

Weight

Age

Infant’s Concentrated Drops

80mg/.8ml

Children’s Suspension Liquid

160mg/5ml

Children’s Soft Chews Tablets

80 mg each

6-11 pounds

0-3 months

.4 ml

(½ dropper)

12-17 pounds

4-11 months

.8 ml

(1 dropper)

2.5 ml

(½ teaspoon)

18-23 pounds

12-23 months

1.2 ml

(1 & ½ dropper)

3.75 ml

(¾ teaspoon)

24-35 pounds

2-3 years

1.6 ml

(2 droppers)

5 ml

(1 teaspoon)

2 tablets

IBUPROFEN (Motrin or Advil)

Should not be used under 6 months of age

Each dose will last 6-8 hours.

Use weight if possible. Always use the dropper or cup provided with the bottle.

Weight

Age

Infant’s Concentrated Drops

50mg/1.25ml

Children’s Suspension Liquid

100mg/5ml

Chewable Tablets

50 mg each

12-17 pounds

6-11 months

1.25 ml

(1 dropper)

18-23 pounds

12-23 months

1.875 ml

(1 & ½ dropper)

24-35 pounds

2-3 years

5 ml

(1 teaspoon)

2 tablets

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