Dosage Charts

Acetaminophen Dosage
		Infant's Concentrated Drops* 80mg/0.8mL	Infant's Oral Suspension 160 mg/5mL	Children's Suspension Liquid 160mg/5mL	Children's Soft Chewable Tablets 80mg each	Junior Strength Chewable Tablets 160mg each
		Dropper	Dropper	Teaspoon	Tablet	Tablet
Weight	Age
6-11 lbs**	0-3 mos	0.4 mL	1.25 mL
12-17 lbs**	4-11 mos	0.8 mL	2.5mL	½ tsp.
18-23 lbs**	12-23 mos	1.2 mL	3.75 mL	¾ tsp.
24-35 lbs	2-3 yrs	1.6 mL	5 mL	1 tsp.	2
36-47 lbs	4-5 yrs			1½ tsp.	3
48-59 lbs	6-8 yrs			2 tsp.	4	2
60-71 lbs	9-10 yrs			2 ½ tsp.	5	2 ½
72-95 lbs	11 yrs			3 tsp.	6	3
96 lbs & over	12 yrs					4

* Infants' Concentrated Drops are 3x more concentrated than Infants' Oral Suspension.

** Under 24 lbs consult our office before administering.
Be aware that there may be both the old and new concentrations of infants’ 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.

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 Ibupofen Caplets 100mg
		Dropper	Teaspoon	Tablet	Tablet	Caplet
Weight	Age
12-17 lbs	6-11 mos	1.25 mL
18-23 lbs	12-23 mos	1.875 mL
24-35 lbs	2-3 yrs	2.5 mL	1 tsp.	2
36-47 lbs	4-5 yrs		1½ tsp.	3
48-59 lbs	6-8 yrs		2 tsp.	4	2	2
60-71 lbs	9-10 yrs		2 ½ tsp.	5	2 ½	2 ½
72-95 lbs	11 yrs		3 tsp.	6	3	3

Please Note: One Dose last 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.