Acetaminophen

• 10-15 mg/kg/dose every 4 to 6 hours as needed; maximum daily dose: 75 mg/kg/day not to exceed 4 g daily
• or for children 6 to 11 years: 325 mg every 4 to 6 hours; maximum daily dose: 1625 mg

 

Ibuprofen

• 4 to 10 mg/kg/dose every 6 to 8 hours
• maximum single dose: 400 mg
• maximum daily dose: 40 mg/kg/day

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