Dosage Charts for Acetaminophen & Ibuprofen

7 mg per pound every 4 hrs. Relief within 45 to 60 mins, lasting 4 hrs.

• It is safe to alternate between Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen every 3 hrs (i.e., give a dose of acetaminophen then three hours later give ibuprofen then three hours later acetaminophen, etc.) BUT if that is confusing to you > stick with one and use as directed!
• Suppositories (feverall) for vomiting, or resistant children. The suppositories can be cut-up
  to get the proper dose and come in 80mg, 120mg, and 325mg doses.

• Ibuprofen works a little faster, lasts a little longer, and often brings a fever down farther then Tylenol.
• Safe to alternate between Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen every 3 hours for temp > 103 not responding to one medicine (give a dose of Acetaminophen then three hours later give Ibuprofen then three hours later Acetaminophen if needed).
• 1 tsp (5ml) of children’s liquid and 1⁄2 tsp (2.5 ml) of infant drops both contain 100mg of Ibuprofen- if you run out of one form, the other can be substituted, but be sure you know which you have and use them correctly.
• There are different dropper sizes: Children’s Motrin Drops and Pediacare Fever Drops use a 1.25ml (1⁄4 tsp) dropper, whereas Pediatric Advil Drops use a 2.5ml (1⁄2 tsp) syringe for dosing. This can be confusing! The below should help.
• Do not use if there is a history of stomach ulcers. Ibuprofen also can have a mild effect on blood clotting ability; don’t use it if a child has large wounds or bruises (note: Acetaminophen does not have these two effects). You need to consult a physician if your infant has a known heart condition.