Dosage Charts

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.

 

(NEW) Infant’s Suspension
Children’s Suspension Liquid
160mg/5mL

Children’s Soft Chewable Tablets
80mg each

Junior Strength Chewable Tablets
160mg each

Weight

Dosage

Tablet

Tablet

6-11 lbs

Dosage 40 mg

(1.25 ml in syringe)

  

12-17 lbs

Dosage 80 mg

(2.5 ml in syringe)

  

18-23 lbs

Dosage 120 mg
(3.75 ml in syringe)

 

24-35 lbs

Dosage 160 mg
(5 ml in syringe)

2

1

36-47 lbs

Dosage 240 mg

(7.5 ml in cup)

3

48-59 lbs

Dosage 320 mg

(10 ml in cup)

4

2

60-71 lbs

Dosage 400 mg

(12.5 ml in cup)

5

72-95 lbs

Dosage 480 mg

(15 ml in cup)

6

3

96 lbs & over

Dosage 640 mg

(20 ml in cup)

8

4

Please note: One dose lasts 4 hours. Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours.

Children’s Motrin (Ibuprofen) Dosage

 Children’s Ibuprofen Suspension
100mg/5mL

Junior Strength Chewable Tablets
100mg each

Adult Tablets
200mg

Weight

Age

Dosage

Tablet

Tablet

 

0-5 mos

   

12-17 lbs

6-11 mos

Dosage 50 mg

(2.5 ml in syringe)

  

18-23 lbs

12-23 mos

Dosage 75 mg

(3.75 ml in syringe)

  

24-35 lbs

2-3 yrs

Dosage 100 mg

(5 ml in syringe)

 1 

36-47 lbs

4-5 yrs

Dosage 150 mg

(7.5 ml in syringe)

 1 ½ 

48-59 lbs

6-8 yrs

Dosage 200 mg

(10 ml in syringe)

2

1

60-71 lbs

9-10 yrs

Dosage 250 mg

(12.5 ml in syringe)

2 ½

1

72-95 lbs

11 yrs

Dosage 300 mg

(15 ml in syringe)

3

1 ½

96 lbs & over11 yrs & older

Dosage 400 mg

(20 ml in syringe)

42

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
12.5 mg = 5 mL
5 mL = 1 teaspoon

Benadryl Chewable
12.5 mg

Benadryl Capsules
25 mg

Benadryl Quick Dissolve Strips
25 mg

20 pounds

(3.75 ml)

   

25 pounds

(5 ml)

1 Chewable 

  

38 pounds

(7.5 ml)

1 ½  Chewable

  

50 pounds

(10 ml)

2 Chewable

1 capsule

1 strip

110+ pounds

(10-20ml)

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.