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

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

160 mg / 5 mL liquids

Children's acetaminophen product photo (variant 1) — Children's Acetaminophen Suspension 160 mg / 5 mL

Children's acetaminophen product photo (variant 2) — Children's Acetaminophen Suspension 160 mg / 5 mL

Children's acetaminophen product photo (variant 3) — Children's Acetaminophen Suspension 160 mg / 5 mL

Children's acetaminophen product photo (variant 4) — Children's Acetaminophen Suspension 160 mg / 5 mL

Children's acetaminophen product photo (variant 5) — Children's Acetaminophen Suspension 160 mg / 5 mL

Children's acetaminophen product photo (variant 6) — Children's Acetaminophen Suspension 160 mg / 5 mL

Children's acetaminophen product photo (variant 7) — Children's Acetaminophen Suspension 160 mg / 5 mL

Children's acetaminophen product photo (variant 8) — Children's Acetaminophen Suspension 160 mg / 5 mL

Children's acetaminophen product photo (variant 9) — Children's Acetaminophen Suspension 160 mg / 5 mL

Chewables, meltaways & more

Illustration representing Tylenol Children's Meltaways acetaminophen tablets 160 mg each — Tylenol® Children's Meltaways 160 mg orally disintegrating tablet

Illustration representing children's chewable acetaminophen tablets 160 mg each — Generic Children's Chewables 160 mg chewable tablet

Illustration representing acetaminophen suppositories in the 80-160 mg range — Rectal Suppositories 80-160 mg per dose (check label)

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.

Ibuprofen Comparisons

Review children's and infant ibuprofen suspensions side-by-side to ensure the correct strength for your patient.

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

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

Children's 100 mg / 5 mL

Quality Choice children's ibuprofen oral suspension box showing 100 mg per 5 mL dosing information. — Quality Choice® Children’s Ibuprofen 100 mg / 5 mL oral suspension

Quality Choice children's ibuprofen packaging highlighting an alcohol-free, non-staining suspension. — Quality Choice® Dye-Free Suspension 100 mg / 5 mL oral suspension

Dye-free children’s ibuprofen 100 mg per 5 mL box for ages 2 to 11 years. — Dye-Free Children’s Ibuprofen 100 mg / 5 mL oral suspension

Equate children's ibuprofen oral suspension 100 mg per 5 mL packaging. — Equate® Children’s Ibuprofen 100 mg / 5 mL oral suspension

Children's Advil oral suspension 100 mg per 5 mL bottle and box. — Children’s Advil® Suspension 100 mg / 5 mL oral suspension

Generic children's ibuprofen packaging comparing to Children's Motrin for ages 2 to 11 years. — Compare to Children’s Motrin® 100 mg / 5 mL oral suspension

Children's ibuprofen dosing directions panel noting 100 mg per 5 mL oral suspension. — Children’s Ibuprofen Directions Dosing guidance (100 mg / 5 mL)

Store-Brand Bubble Gum Ibuprofen 100 mg / 5 mL oral suspension

Children's ibuprofen oral suspension bottle with a lasts up to 8 hours callout. — Children’s Ibuprofen (8 Hour Relief) 100 mg / 5 mL oral suspension

Infant 50 mg / 1.25 mL

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

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

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

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

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

Tablets, capsules & chewables

Illustration representing Motrin children's chewable ibuprofen tablets 100 mg each — Motrin® Children's Chewables 100 mg chewable tablet

Illustration representing Advil Junior Strength ibuprofen tablets 100 mg each — Advil® Junior Strength Tablets 100 mg coated tablet

Illustration representing generic ibuprofen caplets 200 mg each — Ibuprofen Caplets 200 mg tablet/capsule (adolescents+)

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.