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How can i give the tylenol (acetaminophen) and motrin for a toddler with fever?

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Dr. Charles Rocamboli answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Mg/Kg: You given tyenol at 15mg per kilogram and Motrin at 10mg per kilogram. A kilogram is 2.2 lbs.

Answered 6/30/2014

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