Antipyretic (Fever Medication) Dosage Chart

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acetaminophen (Tylenol)
ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)

OLD                 Infant          NEW
Children's
Adult

Infant
Children's
Adult

Weight (lbs.)
Dose (mg)
Drop (ml)                          Syringe
Suspension (tsp)
Tablets
Dose (mg)
Drop (ml)
Suspension (tsp)
Tablets

 6-11
40
0.4 (1/2 dropper)         1.25 (1/4 syringe)






12-17
80
0.8 (1 dropper)              2.5 (1/2 syringe)


50
1.25 (1 dropper)


18-23
120
1.2 (1 1/2 droppers)     3.75 (2/4 syringe)


75
1.875 (1 1/2 droppers)


24-35
160
1.6 (2 droppers)              5.0 (1 syringe)
1

100
2.5 (2 droppers)
1

36-47
240

1 1/2

150

1 1/2

48-59
320

2
one 325
20

2
one 200

60-71
400

2 1/2
one 325
250

2 1/2
one 200

72-95
480

3
one 500
300

3
one 200

97-107
640

4
two 325's
350

3 1/2
two 200's

Over 107
640

4
two 325's
400

4
two 200's