Medication Dosages

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Dosages may be repeated every 4 hours. A medical dropper or syringe is advised for accurate dosing. Do NOT use household teaspoons as they can vary in volume.

Store brand acetominophen is equivalent to Tylenol and is usually much less expensive.

Do NOT use for babies 8 weeks and younger with a rectal temperature of 100.4F or above. Contact us immediately for medical advice.

Acetaminophen is also available as a rectal suppository. This form is very useful for children that refuse to take oral medications or have been vomiting. Generic acetaminophen suppositories are available behind the counter from a pharmacist. These must be kept refrigerated. Dose forms = 120mg, 325mg and 650mg. A name brand form is Feverall. This brand does not need to be refrigerated, but it is more expensive. Dose forms for Feverall are 80 and 120mg. Refer to the chart to determine how many milligrams should be given. Rectal acetaminophen may be given up to every 4 hours as needed to relieve discomfort.

Weight Infant's Acetaminophen 160mg/5ml Children's Acetaminophen 160mg/5ml Children's Acetaminophen Chewables 160 mg Adult Acetaminophen Tablets 325 mg Adult Extra Strength Acetaminophen Tablets 500 mg
6-11 lbs 1.25 ml 1.25 ml --- --- ---
12-17 lbs 2.5 ml 2.5 ml --- --- ---
18-23 lbs 3.75 ml 3.75 ml --- --- ---
24-35 lbs --- 5 ml 1 tablet --- ---
36-47 lbs --- 7.5 ml 1.5 tablets --- ---
48-59 lbs --- 10 ml 2 tablets 1 tablet ---
60-71 lbs --- 12.5 ml 2.5 tablets 1 tablet ---
72-95 lbs --- 15 ml 3 tablets 1.5 tablets 1 tablet
96 lbs and Over --- 20 ml 4 tablets 2 tablets 1 tablet

Ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin)

Dosages may be repeated orally every 6 to 8 hours.

A medical dropper or syringe is advised for accurate dosing. Do NOT use household teaspoons as they can vary in volume.

Store brand ibuprofen is equivalent to Motrin or Advil and is usually much less expensive.

Do NOT use for children under the age of 6 months or younger, unless specifically prescribed by your physician.

Weight Infant Ibuprofen Drops 50mg/1.25ml/ Children's Ibuprofen 100mg/5ml Children't Ibuprofen Chewables 100mg tablets Adult Ibuprofen 200mg
0-11 lbs --- --- --- ---
12-17 lbs 1.25 ml 2.5 ml --- ---
18-23 lbs 1.875 ml 4 ml --- ---
24-35 lbs 2.5 ml 5 ml 1 ---
36-47 lbs --- 7.5 ml 1.5 tablets ---
48-59 lbs --- 10 ml 2 tablets 1 tablet
60-71 lbs --- 12.5ml 2.5 tablets 1 tablet
72-95 lbs --- 15 ml 3 tablets 1.5 tablets
96 lbs and Over --- 20 ml 4 tablets 2 tablets

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

Dosages may be repeated orally every 6 hours.

Commonly used to treat allergic reactions and relieve itching from bug bites, rashes and hives. May cause drowsiness, though some people become hyper.

 

Store brand diphenhydramine is equivalent to Benadryl and is usually much less expensive.

 

Do NOT use for children under 1 year of age, unless specifically prescribed by your physician.


Weight Liquid 12.5mg/5ml Chewable 12.5mg tablets Adult 25 mg tablets or Capsules
20-24lbs 4 ml -- --
25-37lbs 5 ml 1 tablet 0.5 tablet (half tablet)
38-49lbs 7.5 ml 1.5 tablets 0.5 tablet (half tablet)
50-99 lbs 10 ml 2 1 tablet or capsule
Over 100 lbs 20 ml 4 2 tablets or capsules