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Medicine Dosage Chart

Tylenol and Ibuprofen Dosage for Infants and Children

Ensuring the correct dosage of Tylenol (Acetaminophen) and Ibuprofen for your child is crucial for their safety and health. This guide provides detailed dosage information based on age and weight to help you administer these medications accurately.

Infant Tylenol Dosage

Age (Months)
Weight (lbs)
Tylenol (Acetaminophen) Dosage
0-3 months
Under 12 lbs
Consult your pediatrician
4-11 months
12-17 lbs
2.5 mL (80 mg)
12-23 months
18-23 lbs
3.75 mL (120 mg)

Infant Ibuprofen Dosage

Age (Months)
Weight (lbs)
Ibuprofen Dosage
0-5 months
Under 12 lbs
Not recommended
6-11 months
12-17 lbs
1.25 mL (50 mg)
12-23 months
18-23 lbs
1.875 mL (75 mg)

Children’s Tylenol Dosage

Age (Years)
Weight (lbs)
Tylenol (Acetaminophen) Dosage
2-3 years
24-35 lbs
5 mL (160 mg)
4-5 years
36-47 lbs
7.5 mL (240 mg)
6-8 years
48-59 lbs
10 mL (320 mg)
9-10 years
60-71 lbs
12.5 mL (400 mg)
11 years
72-95 lbs
15 mL (480 mg)
12 years+
Over 95 lbs
20 mL (640 mg)

Children’s Ibuprofen Dosage

Age (Years)
Weight (lbs)
Ibuprofen Dosage
2-3 years
24-35 lbs
5 mL (100 mg)
4-5 years
36-47 lbs
7.5 mL (150 mg)
6-8 years
48-59 lbs
10 mL (200 mg)
9-10 years
60-71 lbs
12.5 mL (250 mg)
11 years
72-95 lbs
15 mL (300 mg)
12 years+
Over 95 lbs
20 mL (400 mg)

Important Notes
Tylenol (Acetaminophen): Administer every 4-6 hours as needed. Do not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours.


Ibuprofen: Administer every 6-8 hours as needed. Do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours. Not recommended for children under 6 months.


Always use the measuring device that comes with the medication.
Consult your pediatrician before administering any medication to infants under 3 months.


Safety Tips

 

  1. Double-check the concentration of the medication.

  2. Do not alternate between Tylenol and Ibuprofen without consulting a healthcare provider.

  3. Store medications out of reach of children.

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