Treating Fever
Sometimes you need to use medicine to help your child with fever or discomfort. But when you look for the dose on the product label, you read, “Ask you doctor.” You’ll find dosing help here. Remember that Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen are both dosed by weight for young children. Acetaminophen can be used down to 2 months age, but Ibuprofen should only be used down to 6 months age. Remember, if your child has unexplained symptoms or fever for more than a couple of days, you should make an appointment to have them seen.
Acetaminophen / Tylenol
May be given every 4 hours.
Childrens’ or Infants’ Liquid (160mg/5ml)
| Weight | Dose |
| 8-11 pounds | 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) |
| 12-17 pounds | 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) |
| 18-23 pounds | 3/4 teaspoon (3.75 ml) |
| 24-35 pounds | 1 teaspoon (5 ml) |
| 36-47 pounds | 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) |
| 48-59 pounds | 2 teaspoons (10 ml) |
| 60-71 pounds | 2 1/2 teaspoons (12.5 ml) |
| 72-95 pounds | 3 teaspoons (15 ml) |
Chewable Tablets (160 mg/ tablet)
| Weight | Dose |
| 24-35 pounds | 1 tablet |
| 36-47 pounds | 1 1/2 tablets |
| 48-59 pounds | 2 tablets |
| 60-71 pounds | 2 1/2 tablets |
| 72-95 pounds | 3 tablets |
Ibuprofen / Motrin or Advil
May be given every 6 hours.
Infants’ Liquid (50 mg/1.25 ml)
| Weight | Dose |
| 12-17 pounds | 1.25 milliliters |
| 18-23 pounds | 1.875 milliliters |
Childrens’ Liquid (100 mg/5 ml)
| Weight | Dose |
| 12-17 pounds | 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) |
| 18-23 pounds | 3/4 teaspoon (3.75 ml) |
| 24-35 pounds | 1 teaspoon (5 ml) |
| 36-47 pounds | 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) |
| 48-59 pounds | 2 teaspoons (10 ml) |
| 60-71 pounds | 2 1/2 teaspoons (12.5 ml) |
| 72-95 pounds | 3 teaspoons (15 ml) |
Chewable Tablets (100 mg/ tablet)
| Weight | Dose |
| 24-35 pounds | 1 tablet |
| 36-47 pounds | 1 1/2 tablets |
| 48-59 pounds | 2 tablets |
| 60-71 pounds | 2 1/2 tablets |
| 72-95 pounds | 3 tablets |
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