Dosage Tables
ADVIL & MORTRIN (every 6-8 hours) | INFANT DROPS | CHILDREN’S SUSPENSION | CHILDREN’S CHEW TAB | TABLETS & CAPLETS (100mg) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13-17 lbs | 6-11 mos | 1.25 ml | 1/2 tsp | — | — |
18-23 lbs | 12-23 mos | 1.875 ml | 3/4 tsp | — | — |
24-35 lbs | 2-3 yrs | 2.5 ml | 1 tsp / 5 ml | 2 tabs | — |
36-47 lbs | 4-5 yrs | — | 1 1/2 tsp / 7.5 ml | 3 tabs | — |
48-59 lbs | 6-8 yrs | — | 2 tsp / 10 ml | 4 tabs | 2 tabs |
60-71 lbs | 9-10 yrs | — | 2 1/2 tsp / 12.5 ml | 5 tabs | 2 tabs |
72-95 lbs | 11 yrs & up | — | 3 tsp / 15 ml | 6 tabs | 3 tabs |
TYLENOL (every 6-8 hours) | CHILDREN’S SUSPENSION | CHEW TAB (100mg) | CAPLETS (100mg) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6-11 lbs | 0-3 mos | .4 ml | — | — |
12-17 lbs | 4-11 mos | 1/2 tsp | — | — |
18-23 lbs | 12-23 mos | 3/4 tsp | — | — |
24-35 lbs | 2-3 yrs | 1 tsp / 5 ml | 2 tabs | — |
36-47 lbs | 4-5 yrs | 1 1/2 tsp / 7.5 ml | 3 tabs | — |
48-59 lbs | 6-8 yrs | 2 tsp / 10 ml | 4 tabs | 2 tabs / caps |
60-71 lbs | 9-10 yrs | 2 1/2 tsp / 12.5 ml | 5 tabs | 2 1/2 tabs / caps |
72-95 lbs | 11 yrs & up | 3 tsp / 15 ml | 6 tabs | 3 tabs / caps |
95 lbs & up | 12 yrs & Up | — | — | 4 tabs / caps |
* Always use weight over age when choosing a dose for your child.
** Never give more than indicated or more often that recommended.