Pediatric Dosage Chart
Acetaminophen Dosage (For Fever & Pain)
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Child’s Weight
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Infant Oral Suspension
160 mg/5 ml |
Syrup 160 mg/5 ml |
Chewable 80 mg |
Chewable 160 mg |
Adult 325 mg |
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More Than
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Amount (mg)
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Dropper Only
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Teaspoon
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Tablet
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Tablet
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Tablet
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7 lbs
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40 mg
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1.25 ml
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14 lbs
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80 mg
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2.5 ml
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½ tsp.
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21 lbs
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120 mg
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3.75 ml
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¾ tsp.
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1½ tsp.
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28 lbs
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160 mg
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5 ml
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1 tsp.
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2
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1
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42 lbs
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240 mg
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1½ tsp.
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3
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1½
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56 lbs
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325 mg
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2 tsps.
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4
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2
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1
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84 lbs
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480 mg
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2½ – 3 tsps.
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5 – 6
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3
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1- 1½
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112 lbs
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650 mg
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4 tsps.
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8
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4
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2
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Acetaminophen Dosage 5 – 7 mg/pound/dose (10 – 15 mg/kg/dose) every 4 – 6 hours (Adults 650 mg).
- Note: Acetaminophen also comes in 120, 325, and 650 mg suppositories (same dosage).
- Don’t use under 3 months of age (Reason: fever during the first 12 weeks of life needs to be documented in a medical setting and if present, the infant needs a complete evaluation.)
Ibuprofen Dosage
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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 |
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Weight
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Age
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Dropperful
(Use dropper) |
Teaspoon
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Tablet
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Tablet
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Caplet
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12-17 lbs
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6-11 mos
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1=(1.25 mL)
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18-23 lbs
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12-23 mos
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1 ½=(1.875 mL)
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24-35 lbs
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2-3 yrs
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2=(2.5 mL)
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1 tsp.
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2
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36-47 lbs
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4-5 yrs
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1½ tsp.
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3
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48-59 lbs
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6-8 yrs
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2 tsp.
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4
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2
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2
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60-71 lbs
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9-10 yrs
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2 ½ tsp.
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5
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2 ½
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2 ½
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72-95 lbs
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11 yrs
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3 tsp.
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6
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3
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3
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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.