Tylenol (acetaminophen) Dosing
Motrin (ibuprofen or Advil) Dosing
Benadryl Dosing
ACETAMINOPHEN DOSAGE (for fever and pain)
IMPORTANT: There
are 2 different strengths of Infant Drops
available; make sure you check which strength you have before you dose!
|
Child's weight more than (pounds) |
7 |
14 |
21 |
28 |
42 |
56 |
84 |
112 |
lbs |
|
Total amount (mg) |
40 |
80 |
120 |
160 |
240 |
325 |
480 |
650 |
mg |
|
Drops
160mg/5ml |
1.25 ml |
2.5ml |
3.75ml |
5 ml |
7.5 ml |
-- |
-- |
-- |
ml |
|
Drops
80 mg/0.8ml |
0.4ml |
0.8ml |
1.2ml |
1.6ml |
2.4ml |
-- |
-- |
-- |
ml |
|
Syrup: 160 mg/5 ml (1 tsp) |
-- |
½ |
¾ |
1 |
1½ |
2 |
2½ |
4 |
tsp |
|
Chewable 80 mg tablets |
-- |
-- |
1½ |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5-6 |
8 |
tabs |
|
Chewable 160mg tablets |
-- |
-- |
-- |
1 |
1½ |
2 |
3 |
4 |
tabs |
|
Adult 325 mg tablets |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
1 |
1-1½ |
2 |
tabs |
>
Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol) Dosage: determine by finding your child's
weight in the top row of the dosage table.
> Adult dose 650 mg.
> Repeat every 4-6 hours as needed. Don't give more than 5 times a day.
> Note: Acetaminophen also comes in 80, 120, 325, and 650 mg
suppositories (the rectal dose is the same as the dosage given by
mouth).
> Don't use under 3 months of age (reason: fever during the first 12
weeks of life needs to be documented in a medical setting and if
present, your infant needs a complete evaluation).
Disclaimer: This information is not intended be a substitute for
professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes
only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this
information.
IBUPROFEN DOSAGE (for fever and pain)
|
Child's weight more than (pounds) |
12 |
18 |
24 |
36 |
48 |
60 |
72 |
96 |
lbs |
|
Total amount (mg) |
50 |
75 |
100 |
150 |
200 |
250 |
300 |
400 |
mg |
|
Drops 50 mg/1.25 ml |
1.25ml |
1.875 ml |
2.5 m |
3.75 ml |
5 ml |
-- |
-- |
-- |
dropper |
|
Syrup: 100 mg/2.5 ml |
1.25 |
-- |
2.5 |
-- |
5.0 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
ml |
|
Liquid 100 mg/5 ml (tsp) |
½ |
3/4 |
1 |
1½ |
2 |
2½ |
3 |
4 |
tsp |
|
Chewable 80 mg tablets |
-- |
-- |
1½ |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5-6 |
8 |
tabs |
|
Junior-strength 100 mg tablets |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
2 |
2½ |
3 |
4 |
tabs |
|
Adult 200 mg tablets |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
1 |
1-1½ |
2 |
tabs |
>
Ibuprofen (e.g. Advil and Motrin) Dosage: determine by finding your
child's weight in the top row of the dosage table.
> Adult dose: 400 mg
> Repeat every 6-8 hours as needed
> Don't use under 6 months of age (Reason: safety not established and
doesn't have FDA approval.)
Disclaimer: This information is not intended be a substitute for
professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes
only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this
information.
Benadryl Table
Benadryl Dosage (Antihistamine)
| Child's weight more than
(pounds) |
20 |
25 |
38 |
50 |
100 |
lbs. |
| Total amount (mg) |
10 |
12.5 |
19 |
25 |
50 |
mg. |
| Liquid 12.5mg/5ml (tsp) |
¾ |
1 |
1½ |
2 |
-- |
tsp |
| Chewable 12.5 mg |
-- |
1 |
1½ |
2 |
4 |
tablets |
| Capsules 25 mg |
-- |
-- |
-- |
1 |
2 |
caps |
- Benadryl Dosage: determine by finding
your child's weight in the top row of the
dosage table.
- Adult dose: 50 mg
- Repeat every 6-8 hours as needed
- Don't use under 1 year of age (Reason:
it's a sedative)
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