Infant Meds dosing - CVS brand

So we use motrin for my older two kids

but we have been using infant tylenol for my now 11 month old.

I KNOW the dosing changed recently.

And I am usually pretty good at this stuff and usually dont understand what is to be confused about


So....
The old bottle (CVS brand concentrated Ibuprofen) we just finished had the chart starting at 12lbs (1.25 mL) and 18-23 lbs (1.875 mL) blah blah blah..i get it...EASY....


BUT:
My DH ran out to get a new bottle and it says CVS INFANTS' Acetaminophen.

AND even though it says "INFANT" the chart doesnt begin until 2 yrs old
How can infant meds not begin until 2 yrs old? (well it says "Under 2 yrs or 24 lbs - ask a doctor)

I can see Childs' Acetaminophen beginning at 2 yrs but infants?!?!

what is the deal!?!?

Message edited 12/11/2012 5:00:17 PM.

Re: Infant Meds dosing - CVS brand

I believe the issue is that they want you to consult the ped for dosage. Someone posted this link for a dosage chart. I can't vouch for the source but it was in agreement with the dose my ped gave us so I bookmarked it for future reference.

Chart

Re: Infant Meds dosing - CVS brand

I don't get it either. I had to call the Dr. last night because DD has an ear infection and she was screaming! I felt so bad for her, i wish I had the ear infection instead of her. The nurse said I could give either tylenol or motrin. DD is 2 months but the motrin said for infants 6 months or older. So I gave the tylenol.

Re: Infant Meds dosing - CVS brand

thank you...i am def gong to call my ped tomorrow and ask...and i am also going to bookmark that link that you!

So weird!

Re: Infant Meds dosing - CVS brand

Message edited 12/11/2012 5:11:44 PM.