Fever Medication: Dosage Charts

Acetaminophen Dosage Chart

Dosages may be repeated every four hours, but should not be given more than five times in twenty- four hours. (Note:Milliliter is abbreviated as mL; 5 mL equals 1 teaspoon [tsp]. Don’t use household teaspoons, which can vary in size.) Be sure to read the label to make sure you are using the right product.

*: Note: Age is provided as a convenience only. Dosing for fever should be based on current weight.
†: Weight given is representative of the age range.
Age*	Weight^†	Infant Drops 80 mg/0.8 mL	Children's Elixir 160 mg/5 mL	Chewable Tablets 80 mg tabs
0-5 mos.	6-11 lbs. (2.7-5 kg)	0.4 mL	-	-
6-11 mos.	12-17 lbs. (5.5-7.7 kg)	0.8 mL	½ tsp	1 tab
1-2 yrs.	18-23 lbs. (8.2-10.5 kg)	1.2 mL	¾ tsp	1½ tabs
2-3 yrs.	24-35 lbs. (10.9-15.9 kg)	1.6 mL	1 tsp	2 tabs
4-5 yrs.	36-47 lbs. (16.3–21.4 kg)	2.4 mL	1½ tsps	3 tabs

Ibuprofen Dosage Chart

Dosages may be repeated every six to eight hours, but should not be given more than four times in twenty- four hours. (Note: Milliliter is abbreviated as mL; 5 mL equals 1 teaspoon [tsp]. Don’t use household teaspoons, which can vary in size.) Be sure to read the label to make sure you are using the right product.

*: Note: Age is provided as a convenience only. Dosing for fever should be based on current weight.
†: Weight given is representative of the age range.
Age*	Weight^†	Infant Drops 50 mg/1.25 mL	Children's Elixir 100 mg/5 mL	Chewable Tablets 50 mg tabs
6-11 mos.	12-17 lbs. (5.5-7.7 kg)	1.25 mL	2.5 mL	-
1-2 yrs.	18-23 lbs. (8.2-10.5 kg)	1.875 mL	3.75 mL	1 tablet
2-3 yrs.	24-35 lbs. (10.9-15.9 kg)	2.5 mL	5 mL	2 tablets
4-5 yrs.	36-47 lbs. (16.3-21.4 kg)	-	7.5 mL	3 tablets