Dosage Chart Links

As a parent, being prepared means keeping the two most recommended children’s pain relievers/fever reducers in your medicine cabinet and knowing which one works best for each situation.

 

  • Everyday fevers
  • Immunization discomfort
  • Teething pain
  • Headaches
  • Minor aches and pains
  • High fevers
  • Body aches and pains
  • Sprains and strains
  • Earaches
  • Headaches

Be prepared with both for all your child’s pain and fever needs.

Always follow directions and use dosing device provided with each product. Children’s Tylenol� and Children’s Motin� are not dosed equally.

Acetaminophen Dosage (i.e., Tylenol)

Visit Tylenol.com for detailed product information.

Please note: One dose lasts 4 hours. Do not give >5 doses in 24 hours.

Ibuprofen Dosage (i.e., Motrin)

Visit Motrin.com for detailed product information.

Please note: One dose lasts 6-8 hours. Do not give > 4 doses in 24 hours. Not to be used under 6 months.

  • Milliliter is abbreviated as mL; 5mL equals one teaspoon (tsp).
  • Don’t use household teaspoons, which can vary in size.
  • Aspirin should not be used in children to treat fever or pain.