*Notes:

• Dosage: Determine by finding child’s weight (in pounds) in the top row of the dosage table.
• Measuring the dosage (in metric units): Dosing syringes are more accurate than household utensils. Use the syringe or device that comes with the medication. If one does not come with the medication, ask the pharmacist for a medicine syringe. Household spoons are not reliable.
• Frequency: every 4-6 hours as needed, do not give more than 5 doses in a 24 hour period.
• Oral disintegrating tablets: These are dissolvable tablets that come in 80 mg and 160 mg
• Suppositories: Acetaminophen also comes in 80, 120, 325 and 650 mg suppositories. The rectal dose is the same as the dosage given by mouth.

*Notes:

• Dosage: Determine by finding child’s weight in the top row of the dosage table.
• Adult dosage: 400 mg
• Frequency: Repeat every 6-8 hours as needed.
• Measuring the dosage (should be in metric units): Dosing syringes are more accurate than household utensils. Use the syringe or device that comes with the medication. If not available with the medication, medicine syringes are available at pharmacies. Household spoons are not reliable. Note: 1 level teaspoon equals 5 mL and that ½ teaspoon equals 2.5 mL.
• Ibuprofen drops: Ibuprofen infant drops come with a measuring syringe
• Age limit: Don’t use under 6 months of age