Dosage Charts
If your child is sick, or if you have questions about the correct type of medication or dosage to give them, contact us today. Our experienced pediatricians can diagnose your child’s illness and offer guidance related to over-the-counter medications.
Always be sure to follow dosage instructions to give the correct amount and repeat only as frequently as instructed. Droppers and syringes are more accurate than teaspoons, so use if possible.
Children’s Tylenol (Acetaminophen) Dosage
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 Liquid 160mg/5mL Teaspoon | Children’s Soft Chewable Tablets 80mg each Tablet | Junior Strength Chewable Tablets 160mg each Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
|
6-11 lbs |
Call office |
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12-17 lbs |
1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml) | ||
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18-23 lbs |
¾ tsp. (3.75 ml) |
1½ |
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24-35 lbs |
1 tsp. (5 mL) | 2 |
1 |
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36-47 lbs |
1 1/2 tsp. | 4 |
2 |
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48-59 lbs |
2 tsp. | 4 |
2 ½ |
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60-71 lbs |
2½ tsp. | 5 |
2½ |
|
72-95 lbs |
3 tsp. | 6 |
3 |
|
96 lbs & over |
4 tsp. | 8 |
4 |
Please note: One dose lasts 4 hours. Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours.
Children’s Motrin (Ibuprofen) Dosage
|
Weight |
Age |
Children’s Ibuprofen Suspension Teaspoon |
Junior Strength Chewable Tablets Tablet |
Adult Tablets Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0-5 mos |
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12-17 lbs |
6-11 mos |
1/2 tsp. | ||
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18-23 lbs |
12-23 mos |
3/4 tsp. | ||
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24-35 lbs |
2-3 yrs |
1 tsp . | 1 | |
|
36-47 lbs |
4-5 yrs |
1 1/2 tsp. |
1 1/2 | |
|
48-59 lbs |
6-8 yrs |
2 tsp. |
2 |
1 |
|
60-71 lbs |
9-10 yrs |
2 1/2 tsp. |
2 1/2 |
1 |
|
72-95 lbs |
11 yrs |
3 tsp. |
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) Dosage
|
Weight |
Benadryl Liquid |
Benadryl Chewable |
Benadryl Capsules |
Benadryl Quick Dissolve Strips |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
22-32 pounds |
3/4 teaspoon (3.75 ml) |
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23-43 pounds |
1 teaspoon (5 ml) |
1 chewable |
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44-54 pounds |
1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) |
1 1/2 chewable |
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55-109 pounds |
2 teaspoons (10 ml) |
2 chewable |
1 capsule |
1 strip |
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110+ pounds |
4 chewable |
2 capsules |
2 strips |
Please note: Give every 4-6 hours, as needed, and not more than four times in 24 hours unless directed by a health care professional.