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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
These dosage charts developed by The Iowa Clinic to have handy for future reference.Tylenol Dosage Chart for Infants and ChildrenDo not give acetaminophen to infants under 12 weeks of age.If your baby has a fever, you should make an appointment with your pediatrician to see what’s wrong.Once your baby is three months old, consult this chart to find the right dosage. Children can have a dose of Tylenol or acetaminophen every four to six hours, up to five times a day. But there are different versions of the medicine, so make sure you’re giving the right amount for your child’s weight.Download the acetaminophen dosing chart here.Ibuprofen Dosage Chart for Infants and ChildrenDo not give ibuprofen to infants under 6 months old.Unless recommended by your pediatrician, always use acetaminophen for babies ages 12 weeks to six months. After six months, it’s safe to give your baby Motrin or another brand of ibuprofen. Children can have ibuprofen every six to eight hours as needed. Use this chart to give your kid the right dosage for their age and weight.These charts are good guides — and approved by The Iowa Clinic pediatricians — but you should always discuss dosage and medications with your pediatrician first. A quick call to the clinic can answer all your questions, and alert your pediatrician to health issues that may require a visit.Download the ibuprofen dosing chart here.What if none of these medications work?Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are short-term solutions. And while naproxen is longer-lasting, it still can’t get you through a full day. If you can’t shake your symptoms — or they get worse — stop taking the pills and head to the doctor.This is especially important if you’re taking these medications to manage pain. Acetaminophen, ibuprofen and naproxen aren’t cures for the source of your pain; they merely mask it temporarily. Long-term use of these drugs can be dangerous.“These medications are safe for the vast majority of people when taken at low to medium doses for limited periods of time,” says Dr. Sutton. “Long-term use — and even short-term use if you’re older or have underlying health problems like heart, kidney, liver or digestive issues — needs to be guided and monitored by your physician.”For a quick fix, acetaminophen, ibuprofen and naproxen are go-to drugs for a reason. They are safe and effective. When none of these medications cut it, visit your doctor to decipher your set of symptoms and find the cure for what ails you.“You should see your doctor any time you have pain that isn't going away as you would expect,” Dr. Sutton says. “Most minor pains and uncomplicated injuries will be better within one or two weeks. So if you're still taking pain medication beyond that, it could indicate a more serious issue.” MatthewSutton , MD, FAAFP Matthew Sutton, MD joined the Iowa Clinic because he wanted to work for an organization that prioritized the doctor-patient relationship. Practicing at The Iowa Clinic allows him to provide what he feels is the best care
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