DrugDoseForms used in children
Single agents
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)10 to 15 mg per kg per doseChewable tablets: 80 mg
Tablets: 160, 325 mg
Elixir: 160 mg per 5 mL
Ibuprofen (Motrin)10 mg per kg per doseSyrup: 100 mg per 5 mL
Chewable tablets: 50, 100 mg
Tablets: 100, 200, 400, 600, 800 mg
Naproxen sodium (Anaprox)2.5 to 5 mg per kgTablets: 220,* 250, 500 mg
Combination preparations
Aspirin-butalbital-caffeine (Fiorinal)1 to 2 capsules or tablets four times dailyCapsules: 325–50–40 mg
Tablets: 325–50–40 mg
Isometheptene mucate-dichloralphenazone-acetaminophen (Midrin)1 to 2 capsules; repeat hourly, up to 5 capsules per 12 hoursCapsules: 65–100–325 mg
5-HT1-receptor agonists
Sumatriptan (Imitrex)†1 as neededTablets: 25, 50, 100 mg
Autoinjector: 6-mg vial
Nasal spray: 5, 10, 20 mg
Zolmitriptan (Zomig, Zomig ZMT)†1 as neededTablets: 2.5, 5 mg
Dissolving wafers: 2.5 mg
Rizatriptan (Maxalt, Maxalt-MLT)†1 as neededTablets: 5, 10 mg
Dissolving wafers: 5, 10 mg