Ibuprofen and acetaminophen combination is used to relieve minor aches and pains including headache, backache, toothache, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis pain
Acetaminophen (Actimol®, Panadol®, Tempra®, Tylenol® or generic brands) is recommended to reduce fever and pain in adults and children
You can continue this regimen throughout the day, making sure you do not exceed the recommended maximum dose for each drug
Do NOT use with any other product containing acetaminophen
HEALTH EDUCATION Recommended dosing for children Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
00065-000 (Revised 11/13) RL 6
How to give the right amount of ACETAMINOPHEN (also known as Tylenol) is different
lbs kg WARNINGS DO NOT give more than 4 doses in 24-hour period
Acetaminophen & Ibuprofen 59 - 69 lbs 27 - 31 kg 400 mg NOT RECOMMENDED 70 -
give more than 5 doses in 24 hours
This information, based on your child's weight or age, can help determine the right dosage amount, but is no substitute for your pediatrician's advice
are given to decrease your child's pain or fever
The maximum dose of ibuprofen you should take on your own is 1,200 mg (6 adult tablets) per day
Use your child’s most recent weight to find dose on chart
Find the recommended amount of Benadryl to give your child based on age and weight using the St
300 mg
ACETAMINOPHEN (Pain and Fever Reducer) Brand names include: Tylenol, Triaminic, Good Sense, Panadol, Good Neighbor Pharmacy
Children's Chewable Tablets/Meltaways
Some evidence suggests prolonged use of Tylenol and Motrin together may increase the risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding more than Motrin alone
12 These drugs are often prescribed as formulations that are combined with acetaminophen or aspirin (e
Give parents and caregivers the resources they need to care for and comfort little patients with pain, fever, and other common pediatric conditions
75 mg 3/4 22 – 32
A syringe/dropper should be used to measure liquid medication
Pediatric Dosage Charts Acetaminophen & Ibuprofen M-PED019-DosageChartTylIbup-0116 Acetaminophen Give EVERY 4 - 6 HOURS as needed for fever or discomfort WEIGHT (lbs) WEIGHT (kg) DOSE (mg) CHILDREN’S/ INFANTS LIQUID (160 mg/5 ml) (Tylenol®) (Advil® & Motrin®) **Adult tablets can be used
Do not give more than 5 doses per day