Acetaminophen

Dosages for Acetaminophen medicines for different weights and ages (Only use under 12 weeks of age at the disrection of your provider.)
Medicine Name May Give Every 6-11 lbs.
2-3 mo.		 12-17 lbs.
4-11 mo.		 18-23 lbs.
12-23 mo.		 24-35 lbs.
2-3 yr.		 36-47 lbs.
4-5 yr.		 48-59 lbs.
6-8 yr.		 60-85 lbs.
9-11 yr.
All Medicines Do not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours
NEW INFANT CONCENTRATION (Suspension)
Check Bottle! 160mg/5mL		 4 - 6 hours 1.25mL 2.5mL 1/2 tsp. 3.75mL 3/4 tsp 5mL 1 tsp. 7.5mL or 1 1/2 tsp. 10mL or 2 tsp. 12.5mL or 2 1/2 tsp. (3 tsp if over 72 lbs)
Chewable or Meltaway Junior
160 mg		 4 - 6 hours           2 tab. 2 1/2 tabs (3 tabs if over 72 lbs.)
Chewable or Meltaway
80 mg tablets		 4 - 6 hours       2 tab. 3 tab. 4 tab. 5 tab. (6 tab over 72 lbs.)
OLD INFANT CONCENTRATION
(Drops) Check Bottle!
80 mg/0.8 mL*		 4 - 6 hours 1/2 dppr. 0.4mL 1 dppr. 0.8mL 1 1/2 dppr. 1.2mL 2 dppr. 1.6mL      
Suppository 120 mg 4 - 6 hours     1 supp. 1-1/2 supp.      
Suppository 325 mg 4 - 6 hours       1/2 supp. 3/4 supp. 1 supp.  
Suppository 80 mg 4 - 6 hours   1 supp. 1-1/2 supp. 2 supp.      
Suspension 160 mg/5 ml 4 - 6 hours 1.25mL 2.5mL or 1/2 tsp. 3.75mL or 3/4 tsp. 5mL or 1 tsp. 7.5mL or 1 1/2 tsp. 10mL or 2 tsp. 12.5mL or 2 1/2 tsp. (3 tsp if over 72 lbs)

Ibuprofen

Dosages for ibuprofen medicines for various weights and ages
Medicine Name May Give Every 12-17 lbs.
6-11 mo.		 18-23 lbs.
12-23 mo.		 24-35 lbs.
2-3 yr.		 36-47 lbs.
4-5 yr.		 48-59 lbs.
6-8 yr.		 60-85 lbs.
9-11 yr.
Chewable Tablets 100 mg 6 hours     1 tab. 1-1/2 tab. 2 tab. 2-1/2 tab.
Chewable Tablets 50 mg 6 hours     2 tab. 3 tab. 4 tab. 5 tab.
DROPS 50 mg/1.25 mL* 6 hours 1 dppr. 1.25mL 1-1/2 dppr. 1.875mL 2 dppr. 2.5mL 3 dppr. 3.75mL    
Suspension 100 mg/5 mL 6 hours 2.5mL or 1/2 tsp. 4mL or 3/4 tsp. 5mL or 1 tsp. 7.5mL or 1-1/2 tsp. 10mL or 2 tsp. 12.5mL or 2-1/2 tsp.
Tablets 200 mg 6 hours         1 tab. 1-1/2 tab.

Itching/Allergies

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Dose Table for every 6 - 8 hours
Child's Weight (pounds) 20 - 24 25 - 37 38 - 49 50 - 99 100+ lbs.
Liquid 12.5 mg/ 1 teaspoon (tsp) 3/4 1 1 1/2 2 -- tsp
Liquid 12.5 mg/ 5 milliliters (mlL 4 5 7.5 10 -- mL
Chewable 12.5 mg -- 1 1 1/2 2 4 tablets
Tablets 25 mg -- 1/2 1/2 1 2 tablets
Capsules 25 mg -- -- -- 1 2 caps

When to Use

Treatment of allergic reactions, nasal allergies, hives and itching.

Table Notes

  • AGE LIMITS. For allergies, don't use under 1 year of age. (Reason: it causes most babies to be sleepy). For colds, not advised at any age. (Reason: no proven benefits). They should be not be given if under 4 years old. If under 6 years, don't give products with more than one ingredient in them. (Reason: FDA recommendations 10/2008).
  • 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.
  • MEASURE the DOSE. Syringes and droppers are more accurate than teaspoons. If possible, use the syringe or dropper that comes with the medicine. If not, you can get a med syringe at drug stores. If you use a teaspoon, it should be a measuring spoon. (Reason: regular spoons are not reliable.) Keep in mind 1 level teaspoon equals 5 mL and that ½ teaspoon equals 2.5 mL.
  • ADULT DOSE. 50 mg
  • HOW OFTEN. Repeat every 6 hours as needed.
  • CHILDREN’S BENADRYL FASTMELTS. Each fastmelt tablet equals 12.5 mg. They are dosed the same as chewable tablets.