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 Suspension
160mg/5mL
Teaspoon
Children’s Soft Chewable Tablets
80mg each
Tablet
Junior Strength Chewable
160mg each
Tablet

6-11 lbs

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12-17 lbs

2.5 ml

18-23 lbs

3.75 ml

24-35 lbs

5 ml2

1

36-47 lbs

7.5 ml4

2

48-59 lbs

10 ml4

2 ½

60-71 lbs

12.5 ml5

72-95 lbs

15 ml6

3

96 lbs +

20 ml8

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
100mg/5mL
Teaspoon
Junior Strength Chewable
100mg
Tablet
Adult Tablets
200mg
Tablet
 

 

 

0-5 mos

 

do not use

12-17 lbs

6-11 mos2.5 ml

18-23 lbs

12-23 mos3.75 ml

24-35 lbs

2-3 yrs5 ml1

36-47 lbs

4-5 yrs7.5 ml1 1/2

48-59 lbs

6-8 yrs10 ml21

60-71 lbs

9-10 yrs12.5 ml2 1/2

1

72-95 lbs

11 yrs15 ml3

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 Liquid
12.5 mg / 5ml
Benadryl Chewable
12.5 mg
Benadryl Capsules
25 mg
Benadryl Quick Dissolve Strips
25 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 ml2 chewable1 capsule

1 strip

110+ lbs

20 ml4 chewable2 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.

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