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I am not a doctor, this is a chart my doctor gave me. for some reason i cannot find this information on the internet, so here you go.
*Never alternate dosing of acetaminophen and ibuprofen unless your doctor tells you to. start with one medication and stay with it. Never give a higher-than-recommended dose of either medicine, and never give aspirin to a child under 18 yeasr old.
*Ibuprofen (Children's Advil or Motrin) can be given to children six months and older. However, do not give to a child who has been drinking poorly, is nauseous, vomiting, has stomach pains, a history of stommach ulcer, chicken pox, is undergiong chemotherapy or has bleeding tendencies.
*Brands differ with dosages. Always check bottle direction carefully and use only the dropper or medication syringe supplied with the medication.
*If you have any questions call a doctor!
Acetaminophen Children's Elixir (assuming 160mg/5mL)
6-11 lbs = 40 mg / 1.26 mL / 1/4 teasp
12-17 lbs = 80 mg / 2.5 mL / 1/2 teasp
18-23 lbs = 120 mg / 3.75 mL / 3/4 teasp
24-35 lbs = 160 mg / 5 mL / 1 teasp
36-47 lbs = 240 mg / 7.5 mL / 1.5 teasp
48-59 lbs = 320 mg / 10mL / 2 teasp
60-71 lbs = 400 mg / 12.5mL / 2.5 teasp
72-95 lbs = 480 mg / 15mL / 3 teasp
Acetaminophen Children's Chewables (assuming 80 mg each)
24-35 lbs = 160 mg / 2 tabs
36-47 lbs = 240 mg / 3 tabs
48-59 lbs = 320 mg / 4 tabs
60-71 lbs = 400 mg / 5 tabs
72-95 lbs = 480 mg / 6 tabs
Acetaminophen Children's Chewables (assuming 160 mg each)
24-35 lbs = 160 mg / 1 tab
36-47 lbs = 240 mg / 1.5 tabs
48-59 lbs = 320 mg / 2 tabs
60-71 lbs = 400 mg / 2.5 tabs
72-95 lbs = 480 mg / 3 tabs
95+ lbs = 640 mg / 4 tabs
Ibuprofen Infant Drops (assuming 50 mg per 1.25 mL)
12-17 lbs = 50 mg / 1.25 mL
18-23 lbs = 75 mg / 1.8 mL
Ibuprofen Suspension (assuming 100 mg per 5 mL)
24-35 lbs = 100 mg / 1 teasp
36-47 lbs = 150 mg / 1.5 teasp
48-59 lbs = 200 mg / 2 teasp
60-71 lbs = 250 mg / 2.5 teasp
72-95 lbs = 300 mg / 3 teasp
Ibuprofen Children's Chewables (assuming 50 mg each)
24-35 lbs = 100 mg / 2 tabs
36-47 lbs = 150 mg / 3 tabs
48-59 lbs = 200 mg / 4 tabs
60-71 lbs = 250 mg / 5 tabs
72-95 lbs = 300 mg / 6 tabs
Ibuprofen Children's Chewables (assuming 100 mg each)
24-35 lbs = 100 mg / 1 tabs
36-47 lbs = 150 mg / 1.5 tabs
48-59 lbs = 200 mg / 2 tabs
60-71 lbs = 250 mg / 2.5 tabs
72-95 lbs = 300 mg / 3 tabs