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As effective as Tylenol™-like medications
for fever, pain, and provides inflammation reduction |
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10 mg/kg |
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15 mg/kg |
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Fever <102F° |
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Fever >102F |
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° |
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Age |
Weight (lb) |
(mg) |
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(mg) |
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6-11 mos |
13-17 |
50 |
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75 |
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12-23 mos |
18-23 |
100 |
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150 |
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2-3 yrs |
24-35 |
150 |
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225 |
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4-5 yrs |
36-47 |
200 |
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400 |
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6-8 yrs |
48-59 |
250 |
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375 |
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9-10 yrs |
60-71 |
300 |
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450 |
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11-12 yrs |
72-95 |
400 |
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800 |
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Fever reduction in adolescents or adults |
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400-600 mg every 4 to 6 hours as necessary |
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Advil/Motrin (Ibuprofen) Table
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