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ACETAMINOPHEN AND IBUPROFEN DOSAGES

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DOSAGES FOR ACETAMINOPHEN*
* Acetaminophen = Tylenol = Tempra = Liquiprim = Panadol = Generic Brand.
All dosages may be repeated every 4 hours, but not more than 5 times per day. Consult your physician if fever persists for more than 3 days or if pain continues for more than 5 days.

DOSAGES FOR IBUPROFEN*
* Ibuprofen = Motrin = Advil = Nuprin = Generic Brand.
All dosages may be repeated every 6 hours, but not more than 3 times per day. Consult your physician if fever persists for more than 3 days or if pain continues for more than 5 days.

Weight	Age	Original Drops 40mg/ ml (dose by dropper)		Suspension Liquid 100mg/5 ml (dose by teaspoon)		Chewable Tablets 50 mg each		Chewable Tablets 100 mg each		Caplets 100 mg each
		41         11=		Vt                       -		0		.
		Fever under 102.5°	Fever over 102.5°	Fever under 102.5°	Fever over 102.5°	Fever under 102.5°	Fever over 102.5°	Fever under 102.5°	Fever over 102.5°	Fever under 102.5°	Fever over 102.5°
12-17 lbs.	6-11 mos.	1/2	1	1/4	1/2						.
18-23 lbs.	_ 12-23 mos.	1	2	1/2	1	1	2	1/2	1
24-35 lbs.	2-3 yrs.	11/2	3	3/4	1 1/2
36-47 lbs.	4-5 yrs.		,	1	2		.
48-59 lbs.	6-8 yrs.		_	11/4	, 21/2	21/2	5	11/4	21/2	11/4	21/2
60-71 lbs.	9-10 yrs.		_	1 1/2	.. 3	3	6	11/2	3	11/2	3
72-95 lbs.	.          11 yrs.	.	'	,     2	4	4	8	2	4	2	4