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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |