Medication Dosage Chart
Disclaimer: These over-the-counter medication dosage charts are not substitutes for professional medical advice. They are provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol or another brand)
Give every 4 to 6 hours as needed
Do not give more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
| Weight in pounds (lbs.) | Elixir 160mg/5mL 160mg=5mL | Jr. Strength 1 chewable tablet= 160mg | Regular Strength 1 tablet= 325mg |
| 6-11 lbs. | 1.25mL (40mg) | NA | NA |
| 12-17 lbs. | 2.5mL (80mg) | NA | NA |
| 18-23 lbs. | 3.75mL (120mg) | NA | NA |
| 24-35 lbs. | 5mL (160mg) | 1 tablet (160mg) | NA |
| 36-47 lbs. | 7.5mL (240mg) | 1 ½ tablets (240mg) | NA |
| 48-59 lbs. | 10mL (320mg) | 2 tablets (320mg) | 1 tablet (325mg) |
| 60-71 lbs. | 12.5mL (400mg) | 2 ½ tablets (400mg) | 1 tablet (325mg) |
| 72-95 lbs. | 15mL (480mg) | 3 tablets (480mg) | 1 ½ tablets (487.5mg) |
| 96+ lbs. | NA | NA | 2 tablets (650mg) |
Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin or another brand)
Give every 6 to 8 hours as needed; always with food.
*It is not recommended for infants under 6 months; Call our triage nurses for details.
Do not give more than 3 doses in 24 hours.
| Weight in pounds (lbs.) | Infant Drops (50mg/1.25mL) | Children’s Liquid 100mg/5mL 100mg=5mL | Chewable Tablets 1 tablet= 100mg | Tablets 1 tablet=200mg |
| 12-17 lbs. | 1.25mL (50mg) | 2.5mL | NA | NA |
| 18-23 lbs. | 1.875mL (75mg) | 4mL | NA | NA |
| 24-35 lbs. | NA | 5mL (100mg) | 1 tablet (100 mg) | NA |
| 36-47 lbs. | NA | 7.5mL (150mg) | 1 ½ tablets (150mg) | NA |
| 48-59 lbs. | NA | 10mL (200mg) | 2 tablets (200mg) | 1 tablet (200mg) |
| 60-71 lbs. | NA | 12.5mL (250mg) | 2 ½ tablets (250mg) | 1 tablet (200mg) |
| 72-95 lbs. | NA | 15mL (300mg) | 3 tablets (300mg) | 1 ½ tablets (300mg) |
| 96-119 lbs. | NA | NA | 4 tablets (400mg) | 2 tablets (400mg) |
| 120+ lbs. | NA | NA | 6 tablets (600mg) | 3 tablets (600mg) |
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