Fevers
IF YOUR BABY IS UNDER 8 WEEKS AND HAS A FEVER >100.4 RECTALLY PLEASE GO STRAIGHT TO THE OFFICE. IF AFTERHOURS PLEASE GO STRAIGHT TO THE MUSC ER
Older than 2 months: Tylenol (acetominophen)
| WeIght | Tylenol (infant/children 160mg/5mL) | Children’s Chewable 80mg |
|---|---|---|
| 6-11 lbs | 1.25mL | -- |
| 12-17 lbs | 2.5mL | -- |
| 18-23 lbs | 3.75mL | -- |
| 24-35 lbs | 5mL | 2 tabs |
| 36-47 lbs | 7.5mL | 3 tabs |
| 48-59 lbs | 10mL | 4 tabs |
| 60-71 lbs | 12.5mL | 5 tabs |
| 72-95 lbs | 15mL | 6 tabs |
Older than 6 months: Motrin (ibuprofen, Advil)
| WeIght | Ibuprofen/Motrin (infant50mg/1.25mL) | Ibuprofen Children’s (100mg/5mL) |
|---|---|---|
| 12-17lbs | 1.25mL | -- |
| 18-23lbs | 1.875 mL | -- |
| 18-23 lbs | 3.75mL | -- |
| 24-35 lbs | 2.5 mL | 5mL |
| 36-47 lbs | -- | 7.5mL |
| 48-59 lbs | -- | 10mL |
| 60-71 lbs | -- | 12.5mL |
| 72-95 lbs | -- | 15mL |