Child Care at Home
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Acetaminophen Dosage
Infant's Concentrated Drops 80mg/0.8mL |
Children's Suspension Liquid 160mg/5mL |
Children's Soft Chewable Tablets 80mg each |
Junior Strength Chewable Tablets 160mg each |
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Weight |
Age |
Dropperful (Use dropper) |
Teaspoon |
Tablet |
Tablet |
12-17 lbs |
4-11 mos |
1=(0.8 mL) |
½ tsp. |
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18-23 lbs |
12-23 mos |
1 ½=(0.8 + 0.4 mL) |
¾ tsp. |
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24-35 lbs |
2-3 yrs |
2=(0.8 + 0.8 mL) |
1 tsp. |
2 |
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36-47 lbs |
4-5 yrs |
1½ tsp. |
3 |
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48-59 lbs |
6-8 yrs |
2 tsp. |
4 |
2 |
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60-71 lbs |
9-10 yrs |
2 ½ tsp. |
5 |
2 ½ |
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72-95 lbs |
11 yrs |
3 tsp. |
6 |
3 |
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96 lbs & over |
12 yrs |
4 |
Please note: One dose lasts 4 hours. Do not give >5 doses in 24 hours.
Ibuprofen Dosage
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 100mg |
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Weight |
Age |
Dropperful (Use dropper) |
Teaspoon |
Tablet |
Tablet |
Caplet |
12-17 lbs |
6-11 mos |
1=(1.25 mL) |
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18-23 lbs |
12-23 mos |
1 ½=(1.875 mL) |
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24-35 lbs |
2-3 yrs |
2=(2.5 mL) |
1 tsp. |
2 |
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36-47 lbs |
4-5 yrs |
1½ tsp. |
3 |
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48-59 lbs |
6-8 yrs |
2 tsp. |
4 |
2 |
2 |
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60-71 lbs |
9-10 yrs |
2 ½ tsp. |
5 |
2 ½ |
2 ½ |
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72-95 lbs |
11 yrs |
3 tsp. |
6 |
3 |
3 |
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.
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Helpful Hints
One of the keys to your child's health is the awarness of the parent.
What the doctor ordered...
Encourage your children to play outside and get exercise. It is the foundation of a healthy lifestyle
Dr. Donna Mah