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Medicine Dosage Charts

Always dose by weight, not age. Use the measuring syringe or cup that comes with the medicine — not a household spoon. When in doubt, call the office.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

One dose every 4 hours. No more than 5 doses in 24 hours.

WeightAgeSyringeTeaspoonChewable (80 mg)Jr. Tablet (160 mg)
6–11 lbs0–3 mo1.25 mL———
12–17 lbs4–11 mo2.5 mL½ tsp——
18–23 lbs12–23 mo3.75 mL¾ tsp——
24–35 lbs2–3 yr5 mL1 tsp2—
36–47 lbs4–5 yr—1½ tsp3—
48–59 lbs6–8 yr—2 tsp42
60–71 lbs9–10 yr—2½ tsp52½
72–95 lbs11 yr—3 tsp63
96+ lbs12+ yr———4
  • • Infant's and Children's liquid are now the same concentration: 160 mg / 5 mL.
  • • Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours.

Ibuprofen (Advil / Motrin)

One dose every 6–8 hours. Do not use under 6 months of age.

WeightAgeDrops / SyringeTeaspoonChewable (50 mg)Jr. Tablet (100 mg)
12–17 lbs6–11 mo1.25 mL———
18–23 lbs12–23 mo1.875 mL———
24–35 lbs2–3 yr2.5 mL1 tsp2—
36–47 lbs4–5 yr—1½ tsp3—
48–59 lbs6–8 yr—2 tsp42
60–71 lbs9–10 yr—2½ tsp52½
72–95 lbs11 yr—3 tsp63
  • • Do not use ibuprofen under 6 months of age.
  • • Do not give aspirin to children for fever or pain.
  • • 5 mL = 1 teaspoon. Use measuring devices, not household spoons.

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

One dose every 6–8 hours as needed for allergies or itching.

WeightAgeLiquid (12.5 mg/5 mL)Chewable (12.5 mg)Tablet (25 mg)
20–24 lbs—4 mL——
25–37 lbs—5 mL1½
38–49 lbs—7.5 mL1½½
50–99 lbs—10 mL21
100+ lbs——42
  • • Not recommended under age 1 for allergies.
  • • Not recommended for colds at any age.
  • • Children under 4 should not receive Benadryl. Under 6, avoid multi-ingredient products.
  • • Adult dose is 50 mg (two 25 mg tablets).

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