Use acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen only if your child is old enough and your pediatrician says it is okay
Give only one medicine at a time
Give the first medicine at the correct dose based on your child’s weight
Wait 3 hours
Give the second medicine at the correct dose based on your child’s weight
Continue alternating every 3 hours if needed
Do not give acetaminophen more often than every 4 to 6 hours
Do not give ibuprofen more often than every 6 to 8 hours
Do not exceed the maximum daily dose on the label or from your pediatrician
Keep a written log of the time and dose of each medicine
Use only the measuring device that comes with the medicine
Do not give ibuprofen to a child under 6 months unless a doctor tells you to
Do not give acetaminophen to a child under 2 months unless a doctor tells you to
Call your pediatrician if fever lasts more than 3 days, pain worsens, or your child is not drinking well
Get urgent medical help if your child has trouble breathing, is hard to wake, has a seizure, or shows signs of dehydration