Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Give every 4-6 hours, as needed, and not more than five times in 24 hours unless directed by a health care professional.**Doses below for infants are based on the NEW concentration for infant oral suspension, effective Fall 2011 WeightAgeDose (mg)Infant Suspension: NewConcentration**5ml = 160mgChildren'sSuspension1 tsp (5mL) = 160mgChildren's Tablets1 tablet = 80 mgJunior Strength1 tablet = 160mg6-11 lbs0-3 months40 mg1.25 mLOnly give if directed by health care professional!12-17 lbs4-11 months80 mg 2.5 mL1/2 teaspoon 18-23 lbs12-23 months120 mg3.75 mL3/4 teaspoon 24-35 lbs2-3 years160 mg5 mL1 teaspoon 2 tablets 36-47 lbs4-5 years240 mg 1 1/2 teaspoon3 tablets 48-59 lbs6-8 years320 mg 2 teaspoons4 tablets2 tablets60-71 lbs9-10 years400 mg 2 1/2 teaspoons5 tablets2.5 tablets72-95 lbs11 years480 mg 3 teaspoons6 tablets3 tablets95+ lbs12+ years Give Adult Dose Ibuprofren (Advil or Motrin) Give every 6-8 hours, as needed, and not more than four times in 24 hours unless directed by a health care professional WeightAgeDose (mg)Infant Drops1.25mL = 50mgChildren's Liquid or Suspension50mL = 100mgChildren's Tablets1 tablet = 50mgJunior Strength1 tablet = 100mgUnder 11 lbsUnder 6 monthsDo not use!!12-17 lbs6-11 months50mg1.25 mL1/2 teaspoon 18-23 lbs12-23 months75mg1.876 mL3/4 teaspoon 24-35 lbs2-3 years100mg 1 teaspoon2 tablets 36-47 lbs4-5 years150mg 1 1/2 teaspoons3 tablets 48-59 lbs6-8 years200mg 2 teaspoons4 tablets2 tablets 60-71 lbs9-10 years250mg 2 1/2 teaspoons5 tablets2.5 tablets72-95 lbs11 years300mg 3 teaspoons6 tablets3 tablets>95 lbs12+ yearsGive Adult Dose Medication Dosing Charts (PDF) *Please remember to only use the measuring device that comes specifically with the medication you are giving!!