Tylenol (acetaminophen) can be used starting at birth HOWEVER in a child less than 3 months with a temperature above 100.4F a medical provider should be consulted.
This can happen through contacting the office during business hours or through our on call service when the clinic is not open. Either way you would call 614-688-9220.
The dose of Tylenol is 15 mg/kg so knowing your child’s weight is very important. You can use this chart to decide the best dose for your child.
– Give medicine every 4 to 6 hours as needed (no more than 5 times in 24 hours)
– Do not use more than one product containing acetaminophen at the same time
– Use the measuring device that comes with liquid medicine
– If you have a question or need help to find the right product for your child talk to a pharmacist
– Do not use more than one product containing acetaminophen at the same time
– Use the measuring device that comes with liquid medicine
– If you have a question or need help to find the right product for your child talk to a pharmacist
5ml = 160mg Children’s Tablets
1 tablet = 80mg Junior Strength
1 tablet = 160mg
1 tablet = 80mg Junior Strength
1 tablet = 160mg
| Weight | Liquid
5ml = 160mg |
Children’s Tablets
1 tablet = 80mg |
Junior Strength
1 tablet = 160mg |
|
| 6-11 pounds | 1.25ml | |||
| 12-17 pounds | 2.5ml | |||
| 18-23 pounds | 3.75ml | |||
| 24-35 pounds | 5ml | 2 tablets | 1 tablet | |
| 36-47 pounds | 7.5ml | 3 tablets | 1 ½ tablets | |
| 48-59 pounds | 10ml | 4 tablets | 2 tablets | |
| 60-71 pounds | 12.5ml | 5 tablets | 2 ½ tablets | |
| 72-95 pounds | 15ml | 6 tablets | 3 tablets |
Advil/Motrin/Ibuprofen can be used starting at 6 MONTHS OF AGE. The dose of Advil is 10 mg/kg so knowing your child’s weight is very important. You can use this chart to decide the best dose for your child.
– Give medicine every 6 to 8 hours as needed (no more than 4 times in 24 hours)
– Do not use more than one product containing ibuprofen at the same time
– Use the measuring device that comes with liquid medicine
– If you have questions or need help to find the right product for your child, talk to a pharmacist.
– Do not use more than one product containing ibuprofen at the same time
– Use the measuring device that comes with liquid medicine
– If you have questions or need help to find the right product for your child, talk to a pharmacist.
| Weight | Infant Drops
1.25ml = 50mg |
Children’s Liquid
5ml = 100mg |
Junior Strength
1 tablet = 100mg |
|
| 12-17 pounds | 1.25ml | 2.5ml | ||
| 18-23 pounds | 1.875ml | 3.75ml | ||
| 24-35 pounds | 2.5ml | 5ml | 1 tablet | |
| 36-47 pounds | 7.5ml | 1 ½ tablets | ||
| 48-59 pounds | 10ml | 2 tablets | ||
| 60-71 pounds | 12.5ml | 2 ½ tablets | ||
| 72-95 pounds | 15ml | 3 tablets |