Dosage Charts
The pediatricians at Pediatrics 5280 have provided these Tylenol (acetaminophen) and Motrin (ibuprofen) dosage charts to help parents care for their children. If you have questions about what dosage to give your child or would like to schedule an appointment, call our pediatric office in Centennial or Castle Rock at (303) 779-5437 today!
Acetaminophen Dosage
| Weight | Dosage
| Infant/Children’s Suspension Liquid | Jr Strength Chewable Tablets 160mg each | Tylenol Adult Tablets 325mg each | |
| 6-11 lbs | 40 mg | 1.25 ml | |||
| 12-17 lbs | 80 mg | 2.5 ml | |||
| 18-23 lbs | 120 mg | 3.75 ml | |||
| 24-29 lbs | 160 mg | 5 ml | 1 tablet | ||
| 30-35 lbs | 200 mg | 6.25 ml | |||
| 36-41 lbs | 240 mg | 7.5 ml | 1.5 tablets | ||
| 42-47 lbs | 280 mg | 8.75 ml | |||
| 48-71 lbs | 320 mg | 10 ml | 2 tablets | 1 tablet | |
| 72-95 lbs | 480mg | 3 tablets | 1.5 tablet | ||
Please note: One dose lasts 4 hours. Do not give >6 doses in 24 hours.
Ibuprofen Dosage
| Infant’s Ibuprofen Concentrated Drops 50mg/1.25mL | Children’s Ibuprofen Suspension 100mg/5mL | Children’s Soft Chewable Tablets 50mg each | Junior Strength Chewable Tablets 100mg each | Adult Ibuprofen | ||
| Weight | Dose | Dropperful (Use dropper) | Milliliter (ml) | Tablet | Tablet | Capsule/Tablet |
| 12-17 lbs | 50mg | 1=(1.25 mL) | ||||
| 18-23 lbs | 75mg | 1 ½=(1.875 mL) | ||||
| 24-35 lbs | 100mg | 2=(2.5 mL) | 5 ml | 2 | ||
| 36-47 lbs | 150mg | 7.5 ml | 3 | |||
| 48-59 lbs | 200mg | 10 ml | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
| 60-71 lbs | 250mg | 12.5 ml | 5 | 2 ½ | ||
| 72-95 lbs | 300mg | 15 ml | 6 | 3 | 1.5 | |
Please Note: One dose lasts 6-8 hours. Do not give >4 doses in 24 hours. Not to be used under 6 months.
- Aspirin should not be used in children to treat fever or pain.
Request an Appointment Today!
If your child has symptoms, or you have more questions about dosages, call our office in Centennial or Castle Rock at (303) 779-5437 to request an appointment with a pediatrician today!