Below are tables for the correct doses of Tylenol (acetaminophen) and Motrin (ibuprofen.) If you have any questions please call our office before giving medications.

When dosing liquid medicines use either a syringe, medicine dropper or medicine spoon. Do not use standard tableware teaspoons or tablespoons.

1 teaspoon (tsp.) = 5 ml

1 tablespoon (tbs.) = 15 ml

For more information on giving medications to children click on the FDA site.

Acetaminophen may be given to children over 2 months-old every 4-6 hours.

Ibuprofen may be given to children over 6 months-old every 6-8 hours.