Dosage Guidelines for Children
Recommended Dosages for Common Medicines in Raeford & Fayetteville, NC
Children’s Tylenol (Acetaminophen) Dosage:
NOTE: New Concentration for Infants. In accordance with FDA recommendations, acetaminophen manufacturers have changed the concentration of infant acetaminophen from 80mg/0.8ml to 160mg/5ml. Be aware that there may be both the old and new concentrations of infant’s 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.
NOTE: AGE LIMIT. Don’t use under 12 weeks of age.
Weight | Age | (NEW) Infant’s Suspension Children’s Suspension Liquid 160mg/5mLTeaspoon | Children’s Soft Chewable Tablets 80mg eachTablet | Junior Strength Chewable Tablets 160mg eachTablet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6-11 lbs | 0-3 mos | Call office | ||
12-17 lbs | 4-11 mos | Call office | ||
18-23 lbs | 12-23 mos | ¾ tsp. (3.75 ml) | 1½ | |
24-35 lbs | 2-3 yrs | 1 tsp. (5 mL) | 2 | 1 |
36-47 lbs | 6-8 yrs | 2 tsp. | 4 | 2 |
48-59 lbs | 6-8 yrs | 2 tsp. | 4 | 2 ½ |
60-71 lbs | 9-10 yrs | 2½ | 5 | 2½ |
72-95 lbs | 11 yrs | 3 tsp. | 6 | 3 |
96 lbs & over | 12 yrs | 8 | 4 |
Please note: One dose lasts 4 hours. Do not give >5 doses in 24 hours.
Children’s Motrin (Ibuprofen) Dosage:
Weight | Age | Children’s Ibuprofen Suspension 100mg/5mLTeaspoon | Children’s Soft Chewable Tablets 50mg eachTablet | Junior Strength Chewable Tablets 100mg eachTablet | Adult Tablets 200mgTablet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-5 mos | |||||
12-17 lbs | 6-11 mos | 1/2 tsp. | |||
18-23 lbs | 12-23 mos | 3/4 tsp. | |||
24-35 lbs | 2-3 yrs | 1 tsp . | 2 | ||
36-47 lbs | 4-5 yrs | 1 1/2 tsp. | 3 | ||
48-59 lbs | 6-8 yrs | 2 tsp. | 4 | 2 | 1 |
60-71 lbs | 9-10 yrs | 2 1/2 tsp. | 5 | 2 1/2 | 1 |
72-95 lbs | 11 yrs | 3 tsp. | 6 | 3 | 1 1/2 |
Please Note: Not to be used under 6 months of age. One dose lasts 6-8 hours.
- 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.
