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ACETAMINOPHEN
(minimum of 4 hours between doses)
| Weight (lbs.) |
Infant/ Children's Suspension 160mg/5ml (1tsp) |
Children's Chewable Tablets 80mg |
Junior Strength Chewables or Caplets 160mg |
| 6-11 |
1.25 ml |
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| 12-17 |
2.5 ml |
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| 18-23 |
3.75 ml |
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| 24-35 |
5 ml |
2 tabs |
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| 36-47 |
7.5 ml |
3 tabs |
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| 48-59 |
10 ml |
4 tabs |
2 tabs |
| 60-71 |
12.5 ml |
5 tabs |
2-1/2 tabs |
| 72-95 |
15 ml |
6 tabs |
3 tabs |
| 96 and over |
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4 tabs |
Children less than two months of age should not
be given acetaminophen without calling the physician first!
** Please note that in 2011-2012, Infant acetaminophen concentrated drops will no longer be manufactured. All liquid preparations
of acetaminophen will be provided as the Children's Suspension **
IBUPROFEN
(minimum of 6 hours between doses)
| Weight (lbs) (over 6 mos) |
Oral Drops 50mg/ 1.25ml (1 dropper) |
Suspension 100mg/5 ml (1 tsp) |
Chewable Tablets 50mg |
Chewable Tablets 100mg |
Caplets 100mg |
| 12-17 |
1.25 ml |
2.5 ml |
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| 18-22 |
1.87 ml |
3.75 ml |
1-1/2 tabs |
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| 23-34 |
2.5 ml |
5 ml |
2 tabs |
1 tab |
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| 35-44 |
|
7.5 ml |
3 tabs |
1-1/2 tabs |
|
| 45-55 |
|
10 ml |
4 tabs |
2 tabs |
2 caps |
| 56-66 |
|
12.5 ml |
5 tabs |
2-1/2 tabs |
|
| 67-88 |
|
15 ml |
6 tabs |
3 tabs |
3 caps |
| 89 and over |
|
20 ml |
|
4 tabs |
4 caps |
Ibuprofen SHOULD NOT be given to children under six months of age.
We do not recommend cough suppressants under the age of 2 years.
We do not recommend any combination cough and cold preparations.
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