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Fever & Pain Medication Guides

Quick-reference product galleries for acetaminophen and ibuprofen, organized by concentration so you always grab the right bottle.

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Allergy medicines

New allergy dosing support is available for cetirizine, loratadine, fexofenadine, and guarded diphenhydramine use.

Reviewed June 2026
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  • Prefer non-sedating daily allergy medicines such as cetirizine, loratadine, or fexofenadine for routine symptoms when appropriate.
  • Benadryl/diphenhydramine is included with extra guardrails because it can cause sleepiness or agitation and is not a routine sleep aid.
  • Use only one oral antihistamine at a time unless your pediatrician or pharmacist directs otherwise.

Acetaminophen

Safe for all ages, including infants under 6 months. All liquid suspensions listed below share the same concentration.

Reviewed May 2026
160 mg / 5 mL

Featured brands

Tylenol Children's Oral Suspension 160 mg per 5 mL

Tylenol® Children's

160 mg / 5 mL
Amazon Basics Children's Acetaminophen 160 mg per 5 mL

Amazon Basics® Children's

160 mg / 5 mL
Target up & up Children's Acetaminophen 160 mg per 5 mL

up & up® Children's

160 mg / 5 mL
Equate Children's Acetaminophen 160 mg per 5 mL

Equate® Children's

160 mg / 5 mL

More products at your pharmacy

Generic children's acetaminophen suspension 160 mg per 5 mL, variant 1

Children's Acetaminophen Suspension

160 mg / 5 mL
Generic children's acetaminophen suspension 160 mg per 5 mL, variant 2

Children's Acetaminophen Suspension

160 mg / 5 mL
Generic children's acetaminophen suspension 160 mg per 5 mL, variant 3

Children's Acetaminophen Suspension

160 mg / 5 mL
Generic children's acetaminophen suspension 160 mg per 5 mL, variant 4

Children's Acetaminophen Suspension

160 mg / 5 mL
Generic children's acetaminophen suspension 160 mg per 5 mL, variant 5

Children's Acetaminophen Suspension

160 mg / 5 mL
Generic children's acetaminophen suspension 160 mg per 5 mL, variant 6

Children's Acetaminophen Suspension

160 mg / 5 mL
Generic children's acetaminophen suspension 160 mg per 5 mL, variant 7

Children's Acetaminophen Suspension

160 mg / 5 mL
Generic children's acetaminophen suspension 160 mg per 5 mL, variant 8

Children's Acetaminophen Suspension

160 mg / 5 mL
Generic children's acetaminophen suspension 160 mg per 5 mL, variant 9

Children's Acetaminophen Suspension

160 mg / 5 mL

Other formulations

Children's acetaminophen meltaway tablets 160 mg

Meltaways

160 mg each · orally disintegrating

Children's acetaminophen chewable tablets 160 mg

Chewable Tablets

160 mg each

Children's acetaminophen suppositories

Suppositories

80–160 mg · check label carefully

Children's acetaminophen dissolvable powder packets

Dissolvable Powder

160 mg per packet · mix with liquid

Safety tips

  • Do not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours.
  • Under 6 months: may dose every 4–6 hours as needed.
  • Over 6 months: dose every 6 hours as needed.
  • Alternating acetaminophen and ibuprofen every 3 hours (offset by 3 h) can improve fever and pain control — ask your pediatrician.
  • All liquids on this page share the same 160 mg / 5 mL concentration — they are interchangeable.
  • Keep a log of medication, time, and dose to prevent accidental repeat dosing.
  • Seek care for any infant under 2 months with fever, or for fever lasting more than 3 days in older children.

Ibuprofen

Available in two concentrations. The infant drops are more concentrated — always confirm which bottle you have before measuring a dose.

Reviewed May 2026
Not recommended for infants under 6 months of age unless directed by a physician. Always give with food or milk to reduce stomach upset.

Featured brands · 100 mg / 5 mL

Motrin Children's Ibuprofen Suspension 100 mg per 5 mL

Motrin® Children's

100 mg / 5 mL
Advil Children's Ibuprofen Suspension 100 mg per 5 mL

Advil® Children's

100 mg / 5 mL
Amazon Basics Children's Ibuprofen Suspension 100 mg per 5 mL

Amazon Basics® Children's

100 mg / 5 mL
Target up & up Children's Ibuprofen Suspension 100 mg per 5 mL

up & up® Children's

100 mg / 5 mL
Equate Children's Ibuprofen Suspension 100 mg per 5 mL

Equate® Children's

100 mg / 5 mL

More children's products · 100 mg / 5 mL

Quality Choice Children's Ibuprofen Suspension 100 mg per 5 mL

Quality Choice® Children's

100 mg / 5 mL
Quality Choice Dye-Free Children's Ibuprofen 100 mg per 5 mL

Quality Choice® Dye-Free

100 mg / 5 mL
Dye-free Children's Ibuprofen 100 mg per 5 mL for ages 2 to 11

Dye-Free Children's Ibuprofen

100 mg / 5 mL
Equate Children's Ibuprofen Oral Suspension 100 mg per 5 mL

Equate® Children's Suspension

100 mg / 5 mL
Children's Advil Oral Suspension 100 mg per 5 mL

Advil® Children's Suspension

100 mg / 5 mL
Store-brand ibuprofen compare to Children's Motrin 100 mg per 5 mL

Store Brand (compare to Motrin®)

100 mg / 5 mL
Children's Ibuprofen dosing directions panel 100 mg per 5 mL

Children's Ibuprofen (Dosing Panel)

100 mg / 5 mL
Bubble gum flavored store-brand ibuprofen suspension 100 mg per 5 mL

Bubble Gum Flavor Suspension

100 mg / 5 mL
Children's Ibuprofen 8-hour relief suspension 100 mg per 5 mL

Children's Ibuprofen (8-hr relief)

100 mg / 5 mL
Infant drops are more concentrated. The 50 mg / 1.25 mL formula delivers the same mg of ibuprofen in a smaller volume — do not use the children's dosing chart with this product, and vice versa. Double-check the label before every dose.

Infant concentrated drops · 50 mg / 1.25 mL

Infant's Motrin Concentrated Ibuprofen Drops 50 mg per 1.25 mL

Infant's Motrin® Concentrated Drops

50 mg / 1.25 mL
Amazon Basics Infant Ibuprofen Drops 50 mg per 1.25 mL

Amazon Basics® Infant Drops

50 mg / 1.25 mL
Target up & up Infant Ibuprofen Drops 50 mg per 1.25 mL

up & up® Infant Drops

50 mg / 1.25 mL

Other formulations · older children & adolescents

Children's ibuprofen chewable tablets 100 mg

Children's Chewables

100 mg each · ages 2–11

Junior strength ibuprofen tablets 100 mg

Junior Strength Tablets

100 mg each · ages 6–11

Adult ibuprofen 200 mg tablets and caplets

Adult Tablets / Caplets

200 mg each · adolescents only

Children's ibuprofen dissolvable powder packets

Dissolvable Powder

100 mg per packet · mix with liquid

Safety tips

  • Do not give to infants under 6 months unless directed by a physician.
  • Allow at least 6 hours between doses. Do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours.
  • Give with food or milk to reduce stomach upset.
  • Infant drops (50 mg / 1.25 mL) and Children's suspension (100 mg / 5 mL) require different dosing charts — never use one chart for the other product.
  • Avoid in children with kidney disease, dehydration, or known NSAIDs allergy.
  • Alternating with acetaminophen every 3 hours can improve pain and fever control — confirm the schedule with your pediatrician first.