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Alternative Fever Option For Children Who Will Not Take Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin (ibuprofen)
Directions
Remove wrapper and carefully insert suppository well up into the rectum.
Administer dose every 4 hours until your child's fever remains below 101 degrees for 12 hours.
| Weight |
Acetaminophen Dose |
Suppository Dose |
| 6-11 pounds |
40 mg |
1/2 (80 mg) |
| 12-17 pounds |
80 mg |
1 (80 mg) |
| 18-23 pounds |
120 mg |
1 (120 mg) |
| 24-35 pounds |
160 mg |
2 (80 mg) |
| 36-47 pounds |
240 mg |
2 (120 mg) |
| 48-59 pounds |
320 mg |
1 (325 mg) |
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