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Physicians Premier Emergency Rooms created this acetaminophen and ibuprofen childrens' dosage guide. Simply scroll to your child’s weight to see the recommended dosage conversion depending on the medication type. This guide is for informational purposes only. Please always note amount and time of dosage.

Acetaminophen Dosage Guide | Ibuprofen Dosage Guide

Acetaminophen Dosage Guide

6-11 lbs
40
1.25 ml = ¼ tsp
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12-17 lbs
80
2.5 ml = ½ tsp
2.5 ml = ½ tsp
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18-22 lbs
120
3.75 ml = ¾ tsp
3.75 ml = ¾ tsp
1 ½ tab
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23-35 lbs
160
5ml = 1 tsp
5 ml = 1 tsp
2 tabs
1 tab
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36-47 lbs
240
—
7.5 ml = 1 ½ tsp
3 tabs
1 ½ tabs
—
48-59 lbs
320
—
10 ml = 2 tsp
4 tabs
2 tabs
1 tab
60-71 lbs
400
—
12.5 ml = 2 ½ tsp
5 tabs
2 ½ tabs
1 tab
72-95 lbs
480
—
15 ml = 3 tsp
6 tabs
3 tabs
1 ½ tabs
96+ lbs
640
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20 ml = 4 tsp
8 tabs
4 tabs
2 tabs
Dose mg
Infant Oral Susp.
Children's Oral Susp.
Chewable
Jr. Strength
Adult Tab
(160mg/5ml)
(160mg/5ml)
(80mg tab)
(160mg tab)
(325mg)
Weight

Acetaminophen can be given every 4 hours.
DO NOT give to children under 2 MOS OF AGE.
Please note amount and time of dosage given.
This guide is for informational purposes.

Ibuprofen Dosage Guide

6-11 lbs
-
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12-17 lbs
50
1.25 ml = 1 drop
2.5 ml = ½ tsp
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18-22 lbs
75
1.875 ml = 1 ½ drops
3.75 ml = ¾ tsp
1 ½ tab
—
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23-35 lbs
100
2.5 ml = 2 drops
5 ml = 1 tsp
2 tabs
1 tab
—
36-47 lbs
150
—
7.5 ml = 1 ½ tsp
3 tabs
1 ½ tabs
—
48-59 lbs
200
—
10 ml = 2 tsp
4 tabs
2 tabs
1 tab
60-71 lbs
250
—
12.5 ml = 2 ½ tsp
5 tabs
2 ½ tabs
1 tab
72-95 lbs
300
—
15 ml = 3 tsp
6 tabs
3 tabs
1 ½ tabs
96+ lbs
400
—
20 ml = 4 tsp
8 tabs
4 tabs
2 tabs
Dose mg
Infant Oral Susp.
Children's Oral Susp.
Chewable
Jr. Strength
Adult Tab
(50mg/1.25ml)
(100mg/5ml)
(50mg tab)
(100mg tab)
(200mg)
Weight

Ibuprofen can be given every 6 hours.
DO NOT give to children under 6 MOS OF AGE.
Please note amount and time of dosage given.
This guide is for informational purposes.

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