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Managing Fevers

ACETAMINOPHEN (TYLENOL) DOSING

For children older than 2 months of age only.

Dose is every four to six hours. Infant’s and Children’s Tylenol are the same dose; infants come with a syringe instead of a cup. If your child is under 2 months old and has a fever over 100.4 rectally, please call the office immediately.

SELECT YOUR CHILD’S WEIGHT:

6-11 Pounds

Dose

40 mg

Liquid (160 mg/5 mL)

1.25 ml

Acetaminophen 160 mg Chewable (Children older than 3 years)

N/A

Acetaminophen 325 mg (Older kids/teens)

N/A

12-17 Pounds

Dose

80 mg

Liquid (160 mg/5 mL)

2.5 ml

Acetaminophen 160 mg Chewable (Children older than 3 years)

N/A

Regular Strength Tylenol 325 mg (Older kids/teens)

N/A

18-23 Pounds

Dose

120 mg

Liquid (160 mg/5 mL)

3.75 ml

Acetaminophen 160 mg Chewable (Children older than 3 years)

N/A

Acetaminophen 325 mg (Older kids/teens)

N/A

24-35 Pounds

Dose

160 mg

Liquid (160 mg/5 mL)

5 ml

Acetaminophen 160 mg Chewable (Children older than 3 years)

1 tablet

Acetaminophen 325 mg (Older kids/teens)

N/A

36-47 Pounds

Dose

240 mg

Liquid (160 mg/5 mL)

7.5 ml

Acetaminophen 160 mg Chewable (Children older than 3 years)

1.5 tablets

Acetaminophen 325 mg (Older kids/teens)

N/A

48-70 Pounds

Dose

325 mg

Liquid (160 mg/5 mL)

10 ml

Acetaminophen 160 mg Chewable (Children older than 3 years)

2 tablets

Acetaminophen 325 mg (Older kids/teens)

1 tablet

71-95 Pounds

Dose

500 mg

Liquid (160 mg/5 mL)

15 ml

Acetaminophen 160 mg Chewable (Children older than 3 years)

3 tablets

Acetaminophen 325 mg (Older kids/teens)

1.5 tablets

IBUPROFEN (MOTRIN/ADVIL) DOSING

For children older than 6 months of age only.

Dose is every six to eight hours. Infant and Children’s Motrin are different dosages. Please check the label carefully.

SELECT YOUR CHILD’S WEIGHT:

12-17 Pounds

Dose

50 mg

Infant Drops (50 mg/1.25 mL)

1.25 ml

Children's Liquid (100 mg/5 mL)

2.5 ml

Ibuprofen 100 mg Chewable (Children older than 3 years)

N/A

Ibuprofen 200 mg (Older kids/teens)

N/A

18-23 Pounds

Dose

75 mg

Infant Drops (50 mg/1.25 mL)

1.875 ml

Children's Liquid (100 mg/5 mL)

3.75 ml

Ibuprofen 100 mg Chewable (Children older than 3 years)

N/A

Ibuprofen 200 mg (Older kids/teens)

N/A

24-35 Pounds

Dose

100 mg

Infant Drops (50 mg/1.25 mL)

2.5 ml

Children's Liquid (100 mg/5 mL)

5 ml

Ibuprofen 100 mg Chewable (Children older than 3 years)

1 tablet

Ibuprofen 200 mg (Older kids/teens)

N/A

36-47 Pounds

Dose

150 mg

Infant Drops (50 mg/1.25 mL)

3.75 ml

Children's Liquid (100 mg/5 mL)

7.5 ml

Ibuprofen 100 mg Chewable (Children older than 3 years)

1.5 tablets

Ibuprofen 200 mg (Older kids/teens)

N/A

48-70 Pounds

Dose

200 mg

Infant Drops (50 mg/1.25 mL)

5 ml

Children's Liquid (100 mg/5 mL)

10 ml

Ibuprofen 100 mg Chewable (Children older than 3 years)

2 tablets

Ibuprofen 200 mg (Older kids/teens)

1 tablet

71-95 Pounds

Dose

300 mg

Children's Liquid (100 mg/5 mL)

15 ml

Ibuprofen 100 mg Chewable (Children older than 3 years)

3 tablets

Ibuprofen 200 mg (Older kids/teens)

1.5 tablets

Fevers scare parents. Many parents worry that fever can cause seizures or “brain damage” in their children. Fever is only a symptom. It is usually a sign of an infection and not something to fear in-and-of itself. In fact, there is evidence that fever helps the immune system fight infections. The height of the fever doesn’t always correlate with the severity of the illness. The only reason to treat fever is to make your child feel more comfortable.

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