Dosage Calculator

(Tylenol Dosing, Motrin Dosing)

Get exactly the right dose of Tylenol or Motrin for your infant or child’s weight.

Medication & DoseChild's Weight & Age
Check with the doctor0-5 lbs
Infants' Tylenol Oral Suspension: 1.25 mL6-11 lbs (0-3 months)
Infants' Tylenol Oral Suspension: 2.5 mL12-17 lbs (4-11 months)
Infants' Tylenol Oral Suspension: 3.75 mL18-23 lbs (12-23 months)
Infants' Tylenol Oral Suspension: 5 mL24-35 lbs (2-3 years)
Children's Tylenol Oral Suspension: 5 mL24-35 lbs (2-3 years)
Children's Tylenol Oral Suspension: 7.5 mL36-47 lbs (4-5 years)
Children's Tylenol Oral Suspension: 10 mL48-59 lbs (6-8 years)
Children's Tylenol Oral Suspension: 12.5 mL60-71 lbs (9-10 years)
Children's Tylenol Oral Suspension: 15 mL72-95 lbs (11 years)
Children's Tylenol Chewables: 1 tablet24-35 lbs (2-3 years)
Children's Tylenol Chewables: 1.5 tablets36-47 lbs (4-5 years)
Children's Tylenol Chewables: 2 tablets48-59 lbs (6-8 years)
Children's Tylenol Chewables: 2.5 tablets60-71 lbs (9-10 years)
Children's Tylenol Chewables: 3 tablets72-95 lbs (11 years)
Tylenol, Regular Strength: 2 tablets96 lbs or more (12 years or older)
Infants' Motrin Concentrated Drops: 1.25 mL12-17 lbs (6-11 months)
Infants' Motrin Concentrated Drops: 1.875 mL18-23 lbs (12-23 months)
Children's Motrin Oral Suspension: 5 mL24-35 lbs (2-3 years)
Children's Motrin Oral Suspension: 7.5 mL36-47 lbs (4-5 years)
Children's Motrin Oral Suspension: 10 mL48-59 lbs (6-8 years)
Children's Motrin Oral Suspension: 12.5 mL60-71 lbs (9-10 years)
Children's Motrin Oral Suspension: 15 mL72-95 lbs (11 years)
Motrin IB: 2 caplets96 lbs or more (12 years or older)

Important Instructions for Proper Use

TYLENOL

  • Always read and follow the label on all Tylenol products.
  • Repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last.
  • Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours.
  • Do not use with any other product containing acetaminophen.
  • Use only the dosing device that came with the product.
MOTRIN

  • Always read and follow the label on all Motrin products.
  • Repeat dose every 6-8 hours as needed.
  • Do not give more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
  • Use only the dosing device that came with the product.