Dosage Charts

With any medication given to a child, it is important to follow the exact dosage recommended based on the weight of the child. Do not give more than the recommended amount within 24 hours.

Acetaminophen Dosage Chart (Tylenol)

Dosages may be repeated every 4 hours, but should not be given more than 5 times in 24 hours.

Weight Infant's Concentrated Drops
80mg/0.8mL		 Children’s Elixir
160mg/5mL		 Children's Chewable Tablets
80 mg tabs
6-8 lbs ½ dropperful N/A N/A
10 lbs 1 dropperful N/A N/A
12 lbs 1 dropperful ½ teaspoon N/A
15 lbs 1 dropperful ¾ tsp N/A
18 lbs 1 ½ dropperful ¾ tsp N/A
20 lbs 1 ½ dropperful 1 tsp N/A
24 lbs 2 dropperfuls 1 tsp 2 tablets
28 lbs 2 dropperfuls 1¼ tsp 2
30 lbs N/A 1 ½ tsp 2 ½
35 lbs N/A 1 ¾ tsp 3
40 lbs N/A 2 tsp 3 ½
45 lbs N/A 2 tsp 4
50 lbs N/A 2¼ tsp 4
55 lbs N/A 2 ½ tsp 4 ½
60 lbs N/A 2¾ tsp 5
65 lbs N/A 3 tsp 5 ½
70 lbs N/A 3 tsp 6
75 lbs N/A 3 ½ tsp 6
80 lbs N/A 3 ½ tsp N/A
85 lbs N/A 3 ¾ tsp N/A

 

Ibuprofen Dosage Chart (Advil or Motrin)

Dosages may be repeated every 6 to 8 hours, but should not be given more than 4 times in 24 hours.

Weight Infant's Concentrated Drops
50 mg/1.25 mL		 Children’s Elixir
100 mg/5 mL		 Children's Chewable Tablets
50 mg tabs
12-17 lbs. 1 dropperful ½ teaspoon N/A
18 lbs 1 ½ ¾ tsp. N/A
20 lbs 1 ½ 1 tsp. 2
24 lbs 2 1 tsp. 2
28 lbs N/A 1¼ tsp. 2 ½
30-34 lbs N/A 1 ½ tsp. 3
38 lbs N/A 1 ¾ tsp. 3 ½
40 lbs N/A 1 ¾ tsp. 3⅓
45 lbs N/A 2 tsp. 4
50 lbs N/A 2¼ tsp. 4½
55 lbs N/A 2 ½ tsp. 5
60 lbs N/A 2¾ tsp. 5½
65 lbs N/A 3 tsp. 6
70 lbs N/A 3 tsp. 6½
75 lbs N/A 3 ½ tsp. 7
80 lbs N/A 3 ½ tsp. 7
85 lbs N/A 4 tsp. 8