Dosing Guide

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Whenever possible, use your child’s most current weight when choosing an appropriate dose of medication.
Temperature should be measured rectally in children under 6 months; ear (otic) thermometers should be reserved for children over the age of 6 months. An oral thermometer is not appropriate until your child can hold it under his tongue for several minutes without biting (usually around age 5).
Never give acetaminophen or ibuprofen to an infant under 2 months of age unless directed by a physician. In addition, do not give ibuprofen to an infant under the age of 6 months without specific direction from a physician.
Acetaminophen rectal suppositories can be purchased at your pharmacy without a prescription. They are helpful to have on hand in case your child has fever or pain and is vomiting and can’t keep down acetaminophen by mouth. Use K-Y Jelly or Vaseline to lubricate the suppository and insert in the child’s rectum every 4 hours as necessary.

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