Dosage Charts

Acetaminophen Dosage
    Infant’s Concentrated Drops *
160mg/5mL
Children’s Suspension Liquid
160mg/5mL
Children’s Soft Chewable Tablets
80mg each
Junior Strength Chewable Tablets
160mg each
Weight Age Dropperful
(Use dropper)
Teaspoon Tablet Tablet
12-17 lbs 4-11 mos 1=(0.8 mL) ½ tsp.    
18-23 lbs 12-23 mos 1½=(0.8 + 0.4 mL) ¾ tsp.    
24-35 lbs 2-3 yrs 2=(0.8 + 0.8 mL) 1 tsp. 2  
36-47lbs 4-5 yrs   1½ tsp. 3  
48-59 lbs 6-8 yrs   2 tsp. 4 2
60-71 lbs 9-10 yrs   2½ tsp. 5
72-95 lbs 11 yrs   3 tsp. 6 3
96 lbs and over 12 yrs       4

Please note: One dose lasts 4 hours. Do not give >5 doses in 24 hours.

* For single concentration. Be aware that there may be both the old and new concentrations of infants’ 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.

Ibuprofen Dosage
    Infant’s Ibuprofen Concentrated Drops
50mg/1.25mL
Children’s Ibuprofen Suspension
100mg/5mL
Children’s Soft Chewable Tablets
50mg each
Junior Strength Chewable Tablets
100mg each
Junior Strength Ibupofen Caplets
100mg
Weight Age Dropperful
(Use dropper)
Teaspoon Tablet Tablet Caplet
12-17 lbs 6-11 mos 1=(1.25 mL)        
18-23 lbs 12-23 mos 1½=(1.875 mL)        
24-35 lbs 2-3 yrs 2=(2.5 mL) 1 tsp. 2    
36-47 lbs 4-5 yrs   1½ tsp. 3    
48-59 lbs 6-8 yrs   2 tsp. 4 2 2
60-71 lbs 9-10 yrs   2½ tsp. 5
72-95 lbs 11 yrs   3 tsp. 6 3 3

Please Note: One dose lasts 6-8 hours. Not to be used under 6 months.

  • 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.