Pediatric Dosage Charts

Below are pediatric dosing charts for both Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil). This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult our office, if you have any questions or concerns by calling (405) 321-5114.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosing Chart

Child’s Weight (pounds) 6-11 12-17 18-23 24-35 36-47 48-59 60-71 72-95 96+ lbs
Syrup:
160 mg/5 mL (1 tsp)
1.25 2.5 3.75 5 7.5 10 12.5 15 20 ml
Syrup:
160 mg/1 teaspoon
1/2 3/4 1 1 1/2 2 2 1/2 3 4 tsp
Chewable
80 mg tablets
1 1/2 2 3 4 5 6 8 tabs
Chewable
160 mg tablets
1 1 1/2 2 2 1/2 3 4 tabs
Adult
325 mg tablets
1 1 1 1/2 2 tabs
Adult
500 mg tablets
1 1 tabs

Don’t use under 12 weeks of age. Doses may be given every 4 to 6 hours as needed or as directed by your provider. You must not exceed 5 doses in a 24 hour period.

If your child is less than 8 weeks old and has a rectal temperature of 100.4°F or greater, please call our office at (405) 321-5114.

Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) Dosing Chart

Child’s Weight (pounds) 12-17 18-23 24-35 36-47 48-59 60-71 72-95 96+ lbs
Liquid
100 mg/ 1 teaspoon (tsp)
½ ¾ 1  1½ 2 3 4 tsp
Liquid
100 mg/ 5 milliliters (ml)
2.5 4 5 7.5 10 12.5 15 20 ml
Chewable
50 mg. tablets
2 3 4 5 6 8 tabs
Junior-strength
100 mg tablets
2 3 4 tabs
Adult
200 mg. tablets
1 1 2 tabs

Don’t use Ibuprofen under 6 months of age unless directed by doctor. Repeat every 6-8 hours as needed or as directed by doctor.

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