Dosing Charts

Below you will find our recommended dosage charts for Tylenol and Motrin. Always call our office if you are in doubt.

Tylenol (Acetaminophen)

Age Limit: Don’t use under eight weeks of age as fever during the first eight weeks of life needs to be documented in a medical setting and, if present, your infant needs a complete evaluation.
Measuring & Dosage: Syringes and droppers are more accurate than teaspoons. If possible, use the syringes or dropper that comes with the medicine. If not, medicine syringes are available at pharmacies.
Frequency: Repeat every 4-6 hours as needed. Do not give more than 5 times per day
Brand Names: Tylenol, Feverall (suppositories), generic acetaminophen.
Meltaways: Dissolvable tabs that come in 80 mg and 160 mg (jr. strength)
Suppositories: Acetaminophen also comes in 80, 120, 325, and 650 mg suppositories (the rectal dose is the same as the dosage given by mouth).

Age Limit: Don’t use under six months of age unless directed by the child’s doctor as the safety of this has not been established and it does not have FDA approval. The FDA says to avoid multi-ingredient products in children under 6 years of age.
Measuring & Dosage: Syringes and droppers are more accurate than teaspoons. If possible, use the syringes or dropper that comes with the medicine. If not, medicine syringes are available at pharmacies.
Ibuprofen Drops: Ibuprofen infant drops come with a measuring syringe.
Brand Names: Motrin, Advil, generic ibuprofen
Adult Dosage: 400 mg
Frequency: Repeat every 6-8 hours as needed.