Antipyretic (Fever Medication) Dosage Chart



acetaminophen (Tylenol)
ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)



Infant
Children's
Adult

Infant
Children's
Adult

Weight (lbs.)
Dose (mg)
Drop (ml)
Suspension (ml)
Tablets
Dose (mg)
Drop (ml)
Suspension (ml)
Tablets

 6-11
40
0.4






12-17
80
0.8


50
1.25


18-23
120
1.2


75
1.875


24=35
160
1.6
1

100
2.5
1

36-47
240

1 1/2

150

1 1/2

48-59
320

2
one 325
20

2
one 200

60-71
400

2 1/2
one 325
250

2 1/2
one 200

72-95
480

3
one 500
300

3
one 200

97-107
640

4
two 325's
350

3 1/2
two 200's

Over 107
640

4
two 325's
400

4
two 200's