Medication Dosages
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dose Table – Every 4 to 6 hours as needed
- Dose. Find the child’s weight in the top row of the dose table. Look below the correct weight for the dose based on the product you have.
| Child's Weight (lbs) | 6–11 | 12–17 | 18–23 | 24–35 | 36–47 | 48–59 | 60–71 | 72–95 | 96+ | pounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Liquid (160 mg/5 mL) | 1.25 | 2.5 | 3.75 | 5 | 7.5 | 10 | 12.5 | 15 | 20 | mL |
| Chewable Tablets (160 mg) | — | — | — | 1 | 1½ | 2 | 2½ | 3 | 4 | tabs |
| Adult Tablets (325 mg) | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1½ | 2 | tabs |
| Adult Tablets (500 mg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | tab |
Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) Dose Table – Every 6 hours as needed
- Age Limits. Don’t use under 6 months of age. Reason: safety not established and not approved by FDA.
- Dose. Find the child’s weight in the top row of the dose table. Look below the correct weight for the dose based on the product you have.
| Child's weight (lbs) | 12-17 | 18-23 | 24-35 | 36-47 | 48-59 | 60-71 | 72-95 | 96+ | pounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant Liquid 50 mg/ 1.25 mL | 1.25 | 1.875 | 2.5 | 3.75 | 5 | -- | -- | -- | mL |
| Children's Liquid 100 mg/ 5 mL | 2.5 | 3.75 | 5 | 7.5 | 10 | 12.5 | 15 | 20 | mL |
| Chewable 100 mg tablets | -- | -- | 1 | 1½ | 2 | 2½ | 3 | 4 | tabs |
| Adult 200 mg tablets | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1 | 1 | 1½ | 2 | tabs |
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Dose Table – Every 6 hours as needed
- Age Limits. Don’t use under 6 months of age. Don’t give to children under 2 years of age unless advised by your physician.
- Dose. Find the child’s weight in the top row of the dose table. Look below the correct weight for the dose based on the product you have.
| Child's weight (lbs) | 20-24 | 25-37 | 38-49 | 50-99 | 100+ | pounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid 12.5 mg/ 5 milliliters (mL) | 3.75 | 5 | 7.5 | 10 | 20 | mL |
| Chewable 12.5 mg | -- | 1 | 1½ | 2 | 4 | tabs |
| Tablets 25 mg | -- | ½ | ½ | 1 | 2 | tabs |