Managing Fevers

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosing

For children older than 2 months of age only.

Dose is every 4-6 hours. Infant’s and Children’s Tylenol are the same dose; infant’s comes with a syringe instead of a cup.

Select your child’s weight:

6-11 Pounds

Dose	40 mg
Liquid (160 mg/5 mL)	1.25 mL
Chewable 80 mg (Children older than 3 years)	N/A
Tylenol Jr 160 mg (Children who can swallow pills)	N/A
Regular Strength Tylenol 325 mg (Older kids/teens)	N/A

12-17 Pounds

Dose	80 mg
Liquid (160 mg/5 mL)	2.5 mL
Chewable 80 mg (Children older than 3 years)	1 tablet
Tylenol Jr 160 mg (Children who can swallow pills)	N/A
Regular Strength Tylenol 325 mg (Older kids/teens)	N/A

18-23 Pounds

Dose	120 mg
Liquid (160 mg/5 mL)	3.75 mL
Chewable 80 mg (Children older than 3 years)	1.5 tablets
Tylenol Jr 160 mg (Children who can swallow pills)	N/A
Regular Strength Tylenol 325 mg (Older kids/teens)	N/A

24-35 Pounds

Dose	160 mg
Liquid (160 mg/5 mL)	5 mL
Chewable 80 mg (Children older than 3 years)	2 tablets
Tylenol Jr 160 mg (Children who can swallow pills)	1 tablet
Regular Strength Tylenol 325 mg (Older kids/teens)	N/A

35-47 Pounds

Dose	240 mg
Liquid (160 mg/5 mL)	7.5 mL
Chewable 80 mg (Children older than 3 years)	3 tablets
Tylenol Jr 160 mg (Children who can swallow pills)	1.5 tablets
Regular Strength Tylenol 325 mg (Older kids/teens)	N/A

48-70 Pounds

Dose	325 mg
Liquid (160 mg/5 mL)	10 mL
Chewable 80 mg (Children older than 3 years)	4 tablets
Tylenol Jr 160 mg (Children who can swallow pills)	2 tablets
Regular Strength Tylenol 325 mg (Older kids/teens)	1 tablet

71-95 Pounds

Dose	500 mg
Liquid (160 mg/5 mL)	15 mL
Chewable 80 mg (Children older than 3 years)	6 tablets
Tylenol Jr 160 mg (Children who can swallow pills)	3 tablets
Regular Strength Tylenol 325 mg (Older kids/teens)	1.5 tablets

Ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil) Dosing

For children older than 6 months of age only.

Dose is every 6-8 hours. Infant and Children’s Motrin are different dosages, please check the label carefully.

Select your child’s weight:

12-17 Pounds

Dose	50 mg
INFANT DROPS (50 mg/1.25 mL)	1.25 mL
CHILDREN’S LIQUID (100 mg/5 mL)	2.5 mL
Chewable 50 mg (Children older than 3 years)	N/A
Motrin Jr 100 mg (Children who can swallow pills)	N/A
Regular Strength Advil 200 mg (Older kids/teens)	N/A

18-23 Pounds

Dose	75 mg
INFANT DROPS (50 mg/1.25 mL)	1.875 mL
CHILDREN’S LIQUID (100 mg/5 mL)	3.75 mL
Chewable 50 mg (Children older than 3 years)	1.5 tablets
Motrin Jr 100 mg (Children who can swallow pills)	N/A
Regular Strength Advil 200 mg (Older kids/teens)	N/A

24-35 Pounds

Dose	100 mg
INFANT DROPS (50 mg/1.25 mL)	2.5 mL
CHILDREN’S LIQUID (100 mg/5 mL)	5 mL
Chewable 50 mg (Children older than 3 years)	2 tablets
Motrin Jr 100 mg (Children who can swallow pills)	1 tablet
Regular Strength Advil 200 mg (Older kids/teens)	N/A

36-47 Pounds

Dose	150 mg
INFANT DROPS (50 mg/1.25 mL)	3.75 mL
CHILDREN’S LIQUID (100 mg/5 mL)	7.5 mL
Chewable 50 mg (Children older than 3 years)	3 tablets
Motrin Jr 100 mg (Children who can swallow pills)	1.5 tablets
Regular Strength Advil 200 mg (Older kids/teens)	N/A

48-70 Pounds

Dose	200 mg
INFANT DROPS (50 mg/1.25 mL)	5 mL
CHILDREN’S LIQUID (100 mg/5 mL)	10 mL
Chewable 50 mg (Children older than 3 years)	4 tablets
Motrin Jr 100 mg (Children who can swallow pills)	2 tablets
Regular Strength Advil 200 mg (Older kids/teens)	1 tablet

71-95 Pounds

Dose	300 mg
INFANT DROPS (50 mg/1.25 mL)	N/A
CHILDREN’S LIQUID (100 mg/5 mL)	15 mL
Chewable 50 mg (Children older than 3 years)	6 tablets
Motrin Jr 100 mg (Children who can swallow pills)	3 tablets
Regular Strength Advil 200 mg (Older kids/teens)	1.5 tablet

Fevers scare parents. Many parents worry that fever can cause seizures or “brain damage” in their children. Fever is only a symptom. It is usually a sign of an infection and not something to fear in-and-of itself. In fact, there is evidence that fever helps the immune system fight infections. The height of the fever doesn’t always correlate with the severity of the illness. The only reason to treat fever is to make your child feel more comfortable.

Exceptions:

Fever in a child two or three months of age or younger: This may be sign of a more serious infection. Do not give acetaminophen or ibuprofen – call the office immediately for any rectal temperature of 100.4 or above!
A child who has had seizures with fever: While studies have not shown that by given acetaminophen or ibuprofen regularly, further seizures can be prevented, it is still a reasonable approach.
A febrile child who is vomiting non-stop or not drinking fluids: By lowering the fever, the child needs less water to stay hydrated.

Managing Fevers

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosing

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Ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil) Dosing

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