- DOSAGE: Determine by finding the child’s WEIGHT in the first column of the dosing table.
- MEASURING the DOSAGE: Syringes and droppers are more accurate than teaspoons. If possible, use the syringe or dropper that comes with the medication. If you use a teaspoon, it should be a measuring spoon, as regular spoons are not reliable.
- 1 level teaspoon equals 5mL. 1/2 teaspoon equals 2.5mL.
- Avoid multi-ingredient products in children under 6 years of age (FDA recommendations 1/2008).
- Please note: These are guidelines only and don’t constitute medical advice.
Ibuprofen Dosing Chart
Child’s Weight (pounds) |
Infant Drops (50mg per 1.25mL) |
Liquid (100mg per 5mL/teaspoon) |
Chewable 50mg tablets |
Junior-Strength 100mg tablets |
Adult-Strength 200 mg tablets |
Ibuprofen FAQ |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12 to 17 | 1.25mL | 2.5mL 1/2 teaspoon |
1 | — | — |
|
18 to 23 | 1.875mL | 3.75mL 3/4 teaspoon |
1.5 | — | — | |
24 to 35 | 2.5mL | 5mL 1 teaspoon |
2 | — | — | |
36 to 47 | 3.75mL | 7.5mL 1-1/2 teaspoons |
3 | — | — | |
48 to 59 | 5mL | 10mL 2 teaspoons |
4 | 2 | 1 | |
60 to 71 | — | 12.5mL 2-1/2 teaspoons |
5 | 2-1/2 | 1 | |
72 to 95 | — | 15mL 3 teaspoons |
6 | 3 | 1-1/2 | |
96+ | — | 20mL 4 teaspoons |
8 | 4 | 2 |
Acetaminophen Dosing Chart
Child’s Weight (pounds) |
Syrup (160mg per 5mL/1 teaspoon) |
Chewable 80mg tablets |
Chewable 160mg tablets |
Adult 325 mg tablets |
Adult 500 mg tablets |
Acetaminophen FAQ |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 to 11 | 1.25mL | — | — | — | — |
|
12 to 17 | 2.5mL 1/2 teaspoon |
— | — | — | — | |
18 to 23 | 3.75mL 3/4 teaspoon |
1/2 | — | — | — | |
24 to 35 | 5mL 1 teaspoon |
2 | — | — | — | |
36 to 47 | 7.5mL 1-1/2 teaspoon |
3 | — | — | — | |
48 to 59 | 10mL 2 teaspoons |
4 | 2 | 1 | — | |
60 to 71 | 12.5mL 2-1/2 teaspoon |
5 | 2-1/2 | 1 | — | |
72 to 95 | 15mL 3 teaspoon |
6 | 3 | 1-1/2 | 1 | |
96+ | 20mL 4 teaspoon |
8 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Dosing Chart — Please contact doctor if under 12 months of age
Child’s Weight (pounds) |
Liquid (12.5mg per 5mL/1 teaspoon) |
Chewable 12.5mg tablets |
Tablets 25mg |
Capsules 25mg |
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) FAQ |
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20 to 24 (Over 12 months of age) |
3.75mL 3/4 teaspoon |
— | — | — |
|
25 to 37 | 5mL 1 teaspoon |
1 chewable tablet | 1/2 tablet | — | |
38 to 49 | 7.5mL 1-1/2 teaspoon |
1-1/2 chewable tablets | 1/2 tablet | — | |
50 to 99 | 10mL 2 teaspoons |
2 chewable tablets | 1 tablet | 1 capsule | |
100+ | — | 4 chewable tablets | 2 tablets | 2 capsules |