Dosage Charts
Children’s Tylenol (Acetaminophen)
NOTE: New Concentration for Infants. In accordance with FDA recommendations, acetaminophen manufacturers have changed the concentration of infant acetaminophen from 80mg/0.8ml to 160mg/5ml. Be aware that there may be both the old and new concentrations of infant’s acetaminophen products available in stores and in medicine cabinets. The pediatric acetaminophen products currently on the market can continue to be used as labeled. Be sure to check the label or contact our office should you have questions.
NOTE: AGE LIMIT. Don’t use under 12 weeks of age unless advised by your pediatrician.
Weight | (NEW) Infant’s Suspension | Children’s Soft Chewable Tablets | Junior Strength Chewable |
|---|---|---|---|
6-11 lbs | Call office | ||
12-17 lbs | 2.5 ml | ||
18-23 lbs | 3.75 ml | 1½ | |
24-35 lbs | 5 ml | 2 | 1 |
36-47 lbs | 7.5 ml | 4 | 2 |
48-59 lbs | 10 ml | 4 | 2 ½ |
60-71 lbs | 12.5 ml | 5 | 2½ |
72-95 lbs | 15 ml | 6 | 3 |
96 lbs + | 20 ml | 8 | 4 |
Please note: One dose lasts 4 hours. Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours.
Children’s Motrin (Ibuprofen)
Weight | Age | Children’s Ibuprofen Suspension | Junior Strength Chewable | Adult Tablets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| 0-5 mos | do not use | ||
12-17 lbs | 6-11 mos | 2.5 ml | ||
18-23 lbs | 12-23 mos | 3.75 ml | ||
24-35 lbs | 2-3 yrs | 5 ml | 1 | |
36-47 lbs | 4-5 yrs | 7.5 ml | 1 1/2 | |
48-59 lbs | 6-8 yrs | 10 ml | 2 | 1 |
60-71 lbs | 9-10 yrs | 12.5 ml | 2 1/2 | 1 |
72-95 lbs | 11 yrs | 15 ml | 3 | 1 1/2 |
Please Note: Not to be used under 6 months of age. One dose lasts 6-8 hours.
- Milliliter is abbreviated as mL; 5 mL equals one teaspoon (tsp).
- Don’t use household teaspoons, which can vary in size.
- Aspirin should not be used in children to treat fever or pain.
Children’s Benadryl (Diphenhydramine)
Weight | Benadryl Liquid12.5 mg / 5ml | Benadryl Chewable12.5 mg | Benadryl Capsules25 mg | Benadryl Quick Dissolve Strips25 mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
22-32 lbs | 3.75 ml | |||
33-43 lbs | 5 ml | 1 chewable | ||
44-54 lbs | 7.5 ml | 1 1/2 chewable | ||
55-109 lbs | 10 ml | 2 chewable | 1 capsule | 1 strip |
110+ lbs | 20 ml | 4 chewable | 2 capsules | 2 strips |
Please note: Give every 6-8 hours, as needed, and not more than four times in 24 hours unless directed by a health care professional.
