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Child Tylenol Dosage

Child Tylenol Dosage (10 KB)

Tylenol (acetaminophen) dosage	Tylenol Infant Drops (80 mg in 0.8 ml)	Tylenol Suspension (160 mg in 5 ml)	Tylenol Meltaway Tablets (80 mg each)	Jr. Tylenol Meltaway Tablets (160 mg each)
0-3 mos/6-11 lbs	0.4 Ml	-	-	-
4-11 mos/12-17lbs	0.8 Ml	-	-	-
12-23 mos/18-23lbs	1.2.Ml (0.8 Ml + 0.4 Ml)	-	-	-
2-3 yrs/24-35lbs	1.6 Ml (0.8 Ml + 0.8 Ml)	1 tsp or 5 Ml	2 tablets	-
4-5 yrs/36-47 lbs	-	1 1/2 tsp or 7.5 Ml	3 tablets	-
6-8 yrs/48-59 lbs	-	2 tsp or 10 Ml	4 tablets	2 tablets
9-10 yrs/60-71 lbs	-	2 1/2 or 12.5 Ml	5 tablets	2 1/2 tablets
11 yrs/72-95 lbs	-	3 tsp or 15 Ml	6 tablets	3 tablets
12 yrs/95 lbs & over	-	-	-	4 tablets
Read and follow the label instructions on all TYLENOL' products. Take every 4 hours as needed. Do not exceed more than 5 doses in 24 hours. Do NOT use with any other product containing acetaminophen. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children. Do NOT administer adult medicines to children. Use only the dosing device that comes with a specific product. Concentrated TYLENOL' Infants' Drops are more concentrated than Children's TYLENOL' Liquids. The Concentrated Infants' Drops have been specifically designed for use with enclosed dropper. Children's TYLENOL' Liquids are less concentrated than Concentrated TYLENOL' Infants' Drops. The Children's TYLENOL' Liquids have been specifically designed for use with the enclosed measuring cup. Children's TYLENOL Meltaway Tablets are not the same concentration as Jr. Strength TYLENOL' Meltaway Tablets. Jr. TYLENOL' Meltaway Tablets contain 160mg of acetaminophen while Children's TYLENOL' Meltaway Tablets contain 8Omg of acetaminophen. If you have any questions, contact your healthcare professional or call 1-877-895-3665

Child Motrin Dosage

Child Motrin (ibuprofen) dosage (10 KB)

Motrin (ibuprofen) dosing	Motrin Infant Drops (50 mg in 1.25 ml)	Motrin Suspension(100 mg in 5 ml or 1tsp)	Motrin Jr. Strength caplets (100 mg)	Motrin Jr. Strength Chewable Caplets (100 mg)
0-5 mos/6-11 lbs	-	-	-	-
6-11 mos/12-17lbs	1.25 Ml	-	-	-
12-23 mos/18-23lbs	1.875 Ml	-	-	-
2-3 yrs/24-35lbs	-	1 tsp or 5 Ml/td>	-	1 caplet
4-5 yrs/36-47 lbs	-	1 1/2 tsp or 7.5 Ml	-	1 1/2 caplets
6-8 yrs/48-59 lbs	-	2 tsp or 10 Ml	2 caplets	2 cablets
9-10 yrs/60-71 lbs	-	2 1/2 or 12.5 Ml	2 1/2 caplets	2 1/2 cablets
11 yrs/72-95 lbs	-	3 tsp or 15 Ml	3 caplets	3 cablets
Read and follow the label instructions on all MOTRIN' products. Take every 6-8 hours as needed. Do not exceed more than 4 doses in 24 hours. Do NOT administer longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is taking any other drug containing an NSAID (prescription or non prescription). Keep all medicines out of the reach of children. Use only the dosing device that comes with a specific product. Household items such as measuring spoons are less accurate. Do NOT administer adult medicines to children. Concentrated MOTRIN" Infants' Drops are more concentrated than Children's MOTRIN' Liquids. The Concentrated Infants' Drops have been specifically designed for use with enclosed dosing device. Children's MOTRIN" Liquids are less concentrated than Concentrated MOTRIN" Infants' Drops. The Children's MOTRIN" Liquids have been specifically designed for use with the enclosed measuring cup. The OTC dosing: the recommended dose is 7.5mg/kg every 6-8 hours. The recommended daily dose is 30mg/kg. If you have any questions, contact your healthcare professional or call 1-877-895-3665. Motrin and ibuprofen containing products, aspirin, and other NSAIDS are not recommended for infants less than 6 months of age.