Fever or Pain

It's never fun to have fever or pain.

If your newborn is less than two months old and has a rectal temperature over 100.4 you MUST take your child directly to the Emergency Room at your local pediatric hospital, such as: Phoenix Children's Hospital or Banner Thunderbird Medical Center.

If your child is older than two months, does not appear to be in distress, and has a temperature over 100, we suggest trying a fever reducer such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen.

Acetaminophen Dosage Chart

Acetaminophen (Tylenol, QPAP, GenaPAP, Tempra)
Ages 2 months and older:
Child's weight	Medication type	Amount	Frequency
6-11 lbs	Infant's Suspension 160mg/5mL	1.25 mL	every 4-6 hrs
12-17 lbs	Infant's Suspension 160mg/5mL	2.5 mL	every 4-6 hrs
18-23 lbs	Infant's Suspension 160mg/5mL	3.75 mL	every 4-6 hrs
24-35 lbs	Infant's or Children's Suspension 160mg/5mL	5 mL (1 tsp)	every 4-6 hrs
36-47 lbs	Children's Suspension 160mg/5mL	7.5mL (1½ tsp)	every 4-6 hrs
48-59 lbs	Children's Suspension 160mg/5mL	10 mL (2 tsp)	every 4-6 hrs
60-71 lbs	Children's Suspension 160mg/5mL	12.5mL (2½ tsp)	every 4-6 hrs
72-95 lbs	Children's Suspension 160mg/5mL	15 mL (3 tsp)	every 4-6 hrs
Take only as directed, please read label carefully Do not exceed more than 5 doses in 24 hours Do not give longer than 5 days, please call for appointment if fever or pain lasts longer than 5 days Do not give with other products containing Acetaminophen

Ibuprofen Dosage Chart

Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)
Ages 6 months and older:
Child's weight	Medication type	Amount	Frequency
6-11 lbs	Do not use, see Acetaminophen dosing
12-17 lbs	Infant's Suspension 50mg/1.25mL	1.25 mL	every 6-8 hrs
18-23 lbs	Infant's Suspension 50mg/1.25mL	1.875 mL	every 6-8 hrs
24-35 lbs	Children's Suspension 100mg/5mL	5 mL (1 tsp)	every 6-8 hrs
36-47 lbs	Children's Suspension 100mg/5mL	7.5mL (1½ tsp)	every 6-8 hrs
48-59 lbs	Children's Suspension 100mg/5mL	10 mL (2 tsp)	every 6-8 hrs
60-71 lbs	Children's Suspension 100mg/5mL	12.5mL (2½ tsp)	every 6-8 hrs
72-95 lbs	Children's Suspension 100mg/5mL	15 mL (3 tsp)	every 6-8 hrs
Take only as directed, please read label carefully Do not exceed more than 4 doses in 24 hours Do not give longer than 5 days, please call for appointment if fever or pain lasts longer than 5 days Do not give with other products containing Ibuprofen

Remember, if your child has severe pain, fever over 105, or appears very ill go directly to the Emergency Room or call 911.