Tylenol (generic: Acetaminophen)
The infant dosing of Acetaminophen will soon be taken off the market and only one concentration will be available. Until then we will continue to show dosing for the concentrated Infant’s Drops.
Infant’s Tylenol (concentrated drops): 80mg/0.8mL
| Weight (lbs) | Age (Months) | Dose (mL) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 – 11 lbs | 0 – 3 mos | 0.4 mL |
| 12 – 17 lbs | 4 – 11 mos | 0.8 mL |
| 18 – 23 lbs | 12 – 23 mos | 1.2 mL = 0.8 + 0.4 mL |
| 24 – 35 lbs | 24 – 36 mos | 1.6 mL = 0.8 + 0.8 mL |
Motrin or Advil (generic: Ibuprofen)
Infant’s Motrin (concentrated drops): 50mg/1.25 mL
| Weight (lbs) | Age (Months) | Dose (mL) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 – 11 lbs | Less than 6 mos | NOT RECOMMENDED |
| 12 – 17 lbs | 6 – 11 mos | 1.25 mL |
| 18 – 23 lbs | 12 – 23 mos | 1.875 mL |
Motrin or Advil (generic: Ibuprofen)
Infant’s Motrin (concentrated drops): 50mg/1.25 mL
| Weight (lbs) | Age (Months) | Dose (mL) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 – 11 lbs | Less than 6 mos | NOT RECOMMENDED |
| 12 – 17 lbs | 6 – 11 mos | 1.25 mL |
| 18 – 23 lbs | 12 – 23 mos | 1.875 mL |
Children’s Motrin: 100 mg/5 mL
| Weight (lbs) | Age (Years) | Dose (mL) |
|---|---|---|
| 24 – 35 lbs | 2 – 3 yrs | 5 ML or 1 tsp |
| 36 – 47 lbs | 4 – 5 yrs | 7.5 mL or 1.5 tstp |
| 48 – 59 lbs | 6 – 8 yrs | 10 mL or 2 tsp |
| 60 – 71 lbs | 9 – 10 yrs | 12.5 mL or 2.5 tsp |
| 72 – 95 lbs | 11 – 12 yrs | 15 mL or 3 tsp |