Medication Dosing Charts
Aspirin is NOT RECOMMENDED for any child
Acetaminophen Dosing Chart
- Dosages may be repeated every four hours, but should not be given more than five times in twenty-four hours. (Note: Milliliter is abbreviated as ml; 5 ml equals 1 teaspoon [tsp]. Don't use household teaspoons, which can vary in size.)
- Also known as Tylenol
| Weight | Elixir 160 mg/5 ml |
Chewable Tablets 80 mg tabs |
|
| 6-11 bs (2.7-5 kg) |
1.25ml | n/a | |
| 12 - 17 lbs (5.5 - 7.7 kg) |
2.5ml | 1 tab | |
| 18 - 23 lbs. (8.2 - 10.5 kg) |
3.75ml | 1 1/2 tabs | |
| 24 - 35 lbs (10.9 - 15.9 kg) |
1 tsp=5ml | 2 tabs | |
| 36 - 47 lbs (16.3 - 21.4 kg) |
1 1/2 tsp | 3 tabs |
Ibuprofen dosing chart
- Ibuprofen may be given every 6-8 hours
- Also known as Motrin or Advil
- Should not be given under 6 months of age
| Weight | Infant's Drops |
Children's Suspension |
Chewable Tablets 50 mg |
Chewable Tablets 100 mg |
| Dropperful | Teaspoon | Tablet | Tablet | |
| 12 - 17 lbs | 1 | 1/2 | ||
| 18 - 23 lbs | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 24 - 35 lbs | 3 | 1 1/2 | 3 | 1 1/2 |
| 36 - 47 lbs | 2 | 4 | 2 | |
| 48 - 59 lbs | 2 1/2 | 5 | 2 1/2 | |
| 60 - 71 lbs | 3 | 6 | 3 | |
| 72 - 95 lbs | 4 | 8 | 4 |
Benadryl: Generic name - Diphenhydramine
| Weight | Liquid 12.5 mg/5 ml |
Chewables 12.5 mg |
Adult Tab 25mg |
| 10-20 lbs | 1/2 tsp | n/a | n/a |
| 20-30 lbs | 1 tsp | 1 tab | n/a |
| 30-40 lbs | 1 1/2 tsp | 1 1/2 tab | n/a |
| >40 lbs | 2 tsp | 2 tabs | 1 tab |
Dosages may be repeated every 6-8 hours, and should not be given more than 4 times in a 24 hour period.
Benadryl is generally sedating, but it is important to note that it will have the opposite reaction with a small percentage of children causing agitation. Always monitor for side effects when giving any medication.