Dosing and After Hours Call Guide

Easily determine the right dose of Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Paracetamol) or Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) for your child’s weight.  Use the handy calculator or print out a version (below) to save for your medication drawer.

Dosage Calculator

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

  • Repeat dose every 4-6 hours while symptoms last.
  • Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours.
  • Do not use with any other product containing acetaminophen or paracetamol.
  • Source: AAP (HealthyChildren.org)

Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)

  • Not for use with children under 6 months of age.
  • Repeat dose every 6-8 hours as needed.
  • Do not give more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
  • Source: AAP (HealthyChildren.org)

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosing– click for PDF/print version

Ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil) Dosing – click for PDF/print version

PHONE CALLS AFTER HOURS AND ON WEEKENDS

After hours and on weekends, call our office at 770-442-1050. A doctor will be paged and return your call.