If in doubt, please call our office:  832-844-1470

Motrin (Ibuprofen)

AGE LIMIT: Don't use under eight weeks of age (Reason: fever during the first eight weeks of life needs to be documented in a medical setting and if present, your infant needs a complete evaluation.)

• MEASURING the DOSAGE: Syringes and droppers are more accurate than teaspoons. If possible, use the syringe or dropper that comes with the medicine. If not, medicine syringes are available at pharmacies.  

• FREQUENCY: Repeat every 4-6 hours as needed. Don't give more than 5 times a day.

• BRAND NAMES: Tylenol, Feverall (suppositories), generic acetaminophen

• MELTAWAYS: Dissolvable tabs that come in 80 mg and 160 mg (jr. strength)

• SUPPOSITORIES: Acetaminophen also comes in 80, 120, 325 and 650 mg suppositories (the rectal dose is the same as the dosage given by mouth).

Dosage Charts

Tylenol (Acetaminophen)

23530 Kingsland Blvd | Suite 100 | Katy | TX 77494

Tel: 832-844-1470 | Fax: 844-965-9490​

• AGE LIMIT: Don't use under six months of age unless directed by child's doctor. (Reason: safety not established and doesn't have FDA approval). Avoid multi-ingredient products in children under 6 years of age (FDA recommendations 1/2008).  

• MEASURING the DOSAGE: Syringes and droppers are more accurate than teaspoons. If possible, use the syringe or dropper that comes with the medication.

• IBUPROFEN DROPS: Ibuprofen infant drops come with a measuring syringe • BRAND NAMES: Motrin, Advil, generic ibuprofen

• ADULT DOSAGE: 400 mg

• FREQUENCY: Repeat every 6-8 hours as needed.