Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)

 

We usually recommend that ibuprofen not be used in babies under 6 months of age.

Ibuprofen is available in the following forms:

– Infant drops (50mg/1.25ml) Note: 1.25 ml = 1 dropper
– Children’s liquid (100mg/5ml) Note: 5 ml = 1 tsp
– Chewable tablets (50mg)
– Junior strength tablets (100mg)

Ibuprofen (Motrin / Advil) Dosing Chart

May give ibuprofen dose every 6 – 8 hours:

Weight Motrin
Milligram
Dosage
Motrin
Infant drops
50mg/1.25ml
Motrin
Children’s liquid
100mg/5ml
Motrin
Chewables
50mg each
Motrin Junior
100mg each
12 – 17 lbs 50 mg 1 dropper (1.25 ml) ½ tsp (2.5 ml) N/A N/A
18 – 23 lbs 75 mg 1 ½ dropper (1.875 ml) 3/4 tsp (3.75 ml) N/A N/A
24 – 35 lbs 100 mg 2 droppers (2.5 ml) 1 tsp (5 ml) 2 tablets 1 tablet
36 – 47 lbs 150 mg 3 droppers (3.75 ml) 1 ½ tsp (7.5 ml) 3 tablets 1 ½ tablet
48 – 59 lbs 200 mg N/A 2 tsp (10 ml) 4 tablets 2 tablets
60 – 71 lbs 250 mg N/A 2 ½ tsp (12.5 ml) 5 tablets 2 ½ tablets
72 – 95 lbs 300 mg N/A 3 tsp (15 ml) 6 tablets 3 tablets

*Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosages

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosages

Acetaminophen reduces fever and relieves pain. Typical uses include fevers, immunizations, teething, earaches, bruises, headaches, etc. Please notify us prior to using Tylenol for babies under 2 months of age.

Acetaminophen is available in the following forms:

  • Infant drops (80mg/0.8 ml) Note: 0.8 ml = 1 dropper
  • Children’s liquid (160mg/5ml) Note: 5 ml = 1 tsp
  • Chewable tablets (80mg)
  • Junior strength tablets (160mg)
  • Rectal suppository (80mg, 120mg, 325mg)

Note: Tylenol suppositories can be used if the child is vomiting or is very resistant to taking medicine by mouth. The suppositories can be cut-up to get the proper dose.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosing Chart

May give acetaminophen dose every 4 – 6 hours:

Weight Tylenol
Milligram
Dosage
Tylenol
Infant drops
80mg/0.8ml
Tylenol
Children’s liquid
160mg/5ml
Tylenol
Chewables
80mg each
Tylenol
Junior
160mg each
6 – 8 lbs 40 mg ½ dropper (0.4 ml) ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) N/A N/A
9 – 11 lbs 60 mg ¾ dropper (0.6 ml) ⅓ tsp (1.875 ml) N/A N/A
12 – 17 lbs 80 mg 1 dropper (0.8 ml) ½ tsp (2.5 ml) N/A N/A
18 – 23 lbs 120 mg 1 ½ dropper (1.2 ml) 3/4 tsp (3.75 ml) N/A N/A
24 – 35 lbs 160 mg 2 droppers (1.6 ml) 1 tsp (5 ml) 2 tablets 1 tablet
36 – 47 lbs 240 mg 3 droppers (2.4 ml) 1 ½ tsp (7.5 ml) 3 tablets 1 ½ tablet
48 – 59 lbs 320 mg N/A 2 tsp (10 ml) 4 tablets 2 tablets
60 – 71 lbs 400 mg N/A 2 ½ tsp (12.5 ml) 5 tablets 2 ½ tablets
72 – 95 lbs 500 mg N/A 3 tsp (15 ml) 6 tablets 3 tablets

Please remember to keep all medications out of your child’s reach at all times.

*Ibuprofen (Motrin / Advil) Dosing Chart