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***If your child is under 3 months of age and has a fever of 100.4°F (or 99.4°F axillary) or higher, please do not give Tylenol right away. Call your doctor first.***
Children's acetaminophen (TYLENOL®) is available over the counter for children 2 months of age and older. It is also available as a suppository known as Feverall®. It may be given every 4 to 6 hours.
Children's ibuprofen (MOTRIN®/ADVIL®) is available over the counter for children 6 months of age and older. It may be given every 6 to 8 hours.
Below please find the acetaminophen (TYLENOL®) and ibuprofen (MOTRIN®/ADVIL®) Dosing Chart (Please always use your child's weight to determine the correct dosage):
***If your child is under 3 months of age and has a fever of 100.4°F (or 99.4°F axillary) or higher, please do not give Tylenol right away. Call your doctor first.***
Children's acetaminophen (TYLENOL®) is available over the counter for children 2 months of age and older. It is also available as a suppository known as Feverall®. It may be given every 4 to 6 hours.
Children's ibuprofen (MOTRIN®/ADVIL®) is available over the counter for children 6 months of age and older. It may be given every 6 to 8 hours.
Below please find the acetaminophen (TYLENOL®) and ibuprofen (MOTRIN®/ADVIL®) Dosing Chart (Please always use your child's weight to determine the correct dosage):