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Fever Control

The document provides dosing charts for children's ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and acetaminophen (Tylenol) based on age and weight. It specifies that ibuprofen should be given every 6 to 8 hours and acetaminophen every 4 to 6 hours, with strict guidelines against administering ibuprofen to infants under 6 months. Dosages are detailed for various age and weight categories, with instructions to use adult dosages for children over 95 lbs.

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Fever Control

The document provides dosing charts for children's ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and acetaminophen (Tylenol) based on age and weight. It specifies that ibuprofen should be given every 6 to 8 hours and acetaminophen every 4 to 6 hours, with strict guidelines against administering ibuprofen to infants under 6 months. Dosages are detailed for various age and weight categories, with instructions to use adult dosages for children over 95 lbs.

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FEVER CONTROL

CHILDREN’S IBUPROFEN DOSING CHART (ADVIL) (MOTRIN) - Every 6 to 8 hours as needed


DO NOT GIVE TO INFANTS UNDER 6 MONTHS OF AGE !!!
AGE WEIGHT DROPS LIQUID CHEWABLES
50 MG/1.25 ML 100 MG/5 ML 100 MG

6-11 MONTHS 13-17 LBS 1.25 ML 2.5 ML

12-23 MONTHS 18-23 LBS 1.875 ML 3.75 ML

2-3 YEARS 24-35 LBS 2.5 ML 5 ML 1 TAB

4-5 YEARS 36-47 LBS 7.5 ML 1.5 TABS

6-8 YEARS 48-59 LBS 10 ML 2 TABS

9-10 YEARS 60-71 LBS 12.5 ML 2.5 TABS

11-12 YEARS 72-95 LBS 15 ML 3 TABS


> 95 LBS - USE ADULT DOSAGE

CHILDREN’S ACETAMINOPHEN DOSING CHART (TYLENOL) - Every 4 to 6 hours as needed

AGE WEIGHT LIQUID CHEWABLES


160 MG/5 ML 160 MG

0-3 MONTHS 6-11 LBS 1.25 ML

4-11 MONTHS 12-17 LBS 2.5 ML

12-23 MONTHS 18-23 LBS 3.75 ML

2-3 YEARS 24-35 LBS 5 ML 1 TAB

4-5 YEARS 36-47 LBS 7.5 ML 1.5 TABS

6-8 YEARS 48-59 LBS 10 ML 2 TABS

9-10 YEARS 60-71 LBS 12.5 ML 2.5 TABS

11 YEARS 72-95 LBS 15 ML 3 TABS


> 95 LBS - USE ADULT DOSAGE

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