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 | 2½ | 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 | 2½ | 3 | 4 | tabs |
Adult 200 mg. tablets |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1½ | 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.