Fever & Pain Medication Guides

Use these quick references to view common acetaminophen and ibuprofen products for infants and children. Double-check concentrations and dosing with your pediatrician or pharmacist.

Product comparisons

Swipe through brand-name and generic options, then review dosing reminders tailored to your patient.

Acetaminophen [160 mg / 5 mL]

Tylenol children's acetaminophen suspension 160 mg per 5 mL — Tylenol® Children's Oral Suspension

Amazon Basics children's acetaminophen 160 mg per 5 mL — Amazon Basics® Children's Acetaminophen

Target up & up children's acetaminophen 160 mg per 5 mL — up & up® Children's Acetaminophen

Walmart Equate children's acetaminophen 160 mg per 5 mL — Equate® Children's Acetaminophen

Safety Tips

Do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours.
<6 months: dose every 4 hours as needed.
>6 months: dose every 6 hours as needed.
Alternate acetaminophen and ibuprofen (every 6 hours) to allow dosing every 3 hours.
Seek care for infants under 2 months with fever or fever lasting longer than 3 days.
Keep a log of medication, time, and dose to avoid repeat dosing.

Children's Ibuprofen [100 mg / 5 mL]

Motrin Children's ibuprofen 100 mg per 5 mL — Motrin® Children's Suspension

Advil Children's ibuprofen 100 mg per 5 mL — Advil® Children's Suspension

Amazon Basics Children's ibuprofen 100 mg per 5 mL — Amazon Basics® Children's Ibuprofen

Target up & up Children's ibuprofen 100 mg per 5 mL — up & up® Children's Ibuprofen

Equate Children's ibuprofen 100 mg per 5 mL — Equate® Children's Ibuprofen

Standard children's suspension dosed using an oral syringe or medicine cup. Verify strength before dosing.

Infant Ibuprofen [50 mg / 1.25 mL]

Infant's Motrin concentrated ibuprofen 50 mg per 1.25 mL — Infant's Motrin® Concentrated Drops

Infants' Advil concentrated ibuprofen 50 mg per 1.25 mL — Infants' Advil® Concentrated Drops

Amazon Basics infant ibuprofen 50 mg per 1.25 mL — Amazon Basics® Infant Ibuprofen

Target up & up infant ibuprofen 50 mg per 1.25 mL — up & up® Infant Ibuprofen

Equate infant ibuprofen 50 mg per 1.25 mL — Equate® Infant Ibuprofen

Safety Tips

Do not give to infants <6 months unless directed by a doctor.
Allow at least 6 hours between doses.
Do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours.
Give with food or milk to lessen stomach upset.