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Pediatric Medication Guide

Infant's Acetaminophen

Tylenol, Triaminic, Fever-All
160 mg / 5ml
May be given every 4-6 hours as needed

6-11 lbs

1.25 ml

12-17 lbs

2.5 ml

18-23 lbs

3.75 ml

24-35 lbs

5 ml

Children's Acetaminophen

Tylenol, Triaminic, Fever-All
160 mg / 5 ml
May be given every 4-6 hours as needed

24-35 lbs

5 ml or 1 teaspoon

36-47 lbs

7.5 ml or 1.5 teaspoons

48-59 lbs

10 ml or 2 teaspoons

60-71 lbs

12.5 ml or 2.5 teaspoons

72-95 lbs

15 ml or 3 teaspoons

Infant's Ibuprofen

Motrin, Advil
50 mg / 1.25 ml
May be given every 6-8 hours as needed
*DO NOT give under 6 months of age*

12-17 lbs

1.25 ml

18-23 lbs

1.875 ml

Children's Ibuprofen

Motrin, Advil
50 mg / 1.25 ml
May be given every 6-8 hours as needed
*DO NOT give under 6 months of age*

24-35 lbs

5 ml or 1 teaspoon

36-47 lbs

7.5 ml or 1.5 teaspoons

48-59 lbs

10 ml or 2 teaspoons

60-71 lbs

12.5 ml or 2.5 teaspoons

72-95 lbs

15 ml or 3 teaspoons