Important Instructions

  • Always read and follow the label instructions.
  • Whenever possible, use the dosing device that came with the product. Syringes and droppers are more accurate than teaspoons.
  • If you use a teaspoon, it should be a measuring spoon. Regular spoons are not reliable.

For infants under 6 pounds, check with your doctor.

Child's WeightMedicationDose
6-11 lbsAcetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL
(such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension)
1.25 mL
12-17 lbsAcetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL
(such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension)
2.5 mL
18-23 lbsAcetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL
(such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension)
3.75 mL
24-35 lbsAcetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL
(such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension)
5 mL
36-47 lbsAcetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL
(such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension)
7.5 mL
48-59 lbsAcetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL
(such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension)
10 mL
60-71 lbsAcetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL
(such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension)
12.5 mL
72-95 lbsAcetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL
(such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension)
15 mL
24-35 lbsChewable Acetaminophen Tablets 160 mg
(such as Children’s Tylenol Chewable Tablets)
1 tablet
36-47 lbsChewable Acetaminophen Tablets 160 mg
(such as Children’s Tylenol Chewable Tablets)
1.5 tablets
48-59 lbsChewable Acetaminophen Tablets 160 mg
(such as Children’s Tylenol Chewable Tablets)
2 tablets
60-71 lbsChewable Acetaminophen Tablets 160 mg
(such as Children’s Tylenol Chewable Tablets)
2.5 tablets
72-95 lbsChewable Acetaminophen Tablets 160 mg
(such as Children’s Tylenol Chewable Tablets)
3 tablets
48-59 lbsAdult Acetaminophen Tablets 325 mg
(such as Tylenol Regular Strength)
1 tablet
60-71 lbsAdult Acetaminophen Tablets 325 mg
(such as Tylenol Regular Strength)
1 tablet
72-95 lbsAdult Acetaminophen Tablets 325 mg
(such as Tylenol Regular Strength)
1.5 tablets
96 lbs or moreAdult Acetaminophen Tablets 325 mg
(such as Tylenol Regular Strength)
2 tablets
12-17 lbsIbuprofen Infant Drops 50 mg/1.25 mL
(such as Infant’s Motrin Oral Suspension Drops)
1.25 mL
18-23 lbsIbuprofen Infant Drops 50 mg/1.25 mL
(such as Infant’s Motrin Oral Suspension Drops)
1.875 mL
24-35 lbsIbuprofen Infant Drops 50 mg/1.25 mL
(such as Infant’s Motrin Oral Suspension Drops)
2.5 mL
36-47 lbsIbuprofen Infant Drops 50 mg/1.25 mL
(such as Infant’s Motrin Oral Suspension Drops)
3.75 mL
48-59 lbsIbuprofen Infant Drops 50 mg/1.25 mL
(such as Infant’s Motrin Oral Suspension Drops)
5 mL
12-17 lbsIbuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL
(such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension)
2.5 mL
18-23 lbsIbuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL
(such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension)
4 mL
24-35 lbsIbuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL
(such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension)
5 mL
36-47 lbsIbuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL
(such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension)
7.5 mL
48-59 lbsIbuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL
(such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension)
10 mL
60-71 lbsIbuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL
(such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension)
12.5 mL
72-95 lbsIbuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL
(such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension)
15 mL
96 lbs or moreIbuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL
(such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension)
20 mL
48-59 lbsChewable Ibuprofen Tablets 100 mg
(such as Children’s Motrin Chewables)
2 tablets
60-71 lbsChewable Ibuprofen Tablets 100 mg
(such as Children’s Motrin Chewables)
2.5 tablets
72-95 lbsChewable Ibuprofen Tablets 100 mg
(such as Children’s Motrin Chewables)
3 tablets
96 lbs or moreChewable Ibuprofen Tablets 100 mg
(such as Children’s Motrin Chewables)
4 tablets
24-35 lbsChewable Ibuprofen Tablets 100 mg
(such as Children’s Motrin Chewables)
1 tablet
36-47 lbsChewable Ibuprofen Tablets 100 mg
(such as Children’s Motrin Chewables)
1.5 tablets
48-59 lbsAdult Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg
(such as Motrin IB or Advil)
1 tablet
60-71 lbsAdult Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg
(such as Motrin IB or Advil)
1 tablet
72-95 lbsAdult Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg
(such as Motrin IB or Advil)
1.5 tablets
96 lbs or moreAdult Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg
(such as Motrin IB or Advil)
2 tablets

Acetaminophen

Tylenol

  • Do not give before 2 months of age. Call us immediately if your baby under 2 months old has a fever of 100.4 or higher.
  • Repeat dose every 4-6 hours as needed.
  • Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours.
  • Do not use with any other product containing acetaminophen.
  • Source: HealthyChildren.org

Ibuprofen

Motrin, Advil

  • Not for children under 6 months of age.
  • Repeat dose every 6-8 hours as needed.
  • Do not give more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
  • Source: HealthyChildren.org