Helpful Parent Information
Medication Dosing:
The following are the recommended dosages for common over the counter medications. The information provided on this website is not a substitute for professional care. Call the office if you are unsure the medication is appropriate for your child.
Benadryl
Liquid 12.5 mg/5ml Chewable 12.5 mg Capsule 25 mg
(1 tsp) (each) (each)
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10-20 lbs 1/2 tsp ----------- -----------
21-30 lbs. 3/4 tsp ---------- -----------
31-40 lbs. 1 tsp 1 tab ------------
41-50 lbs. 1 1/2 tsp 1 1/2 tab 1 capsule
51-60 lbs. 2 tsp 2 tab 1 capsule
61-70 lbs. 2 1/2 tsp 2 1/2 tab 1 capsule
71-80 lbs. 3 tsp 3 tab 1 capsule
81-90 lbs. 3 1/2 tsp 3 1/2 tab 1 capsule
91-100 lbs. 3 3/4 tsp 3 1/2 tab 2 capsules
Acetaminophen
Age Wt Drops Elixir Childrens Jr.
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80 mg/0.8ml 160mg/5ml Chewable Chewable
Meltaways Meltaways
80mg 160mg
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0-2
months 6-11 NOT RECOMMENDED CALL YOUR DOCTOR
lbs FOR INSTRUCTIONS.
3-11 12-17 1 dropper 1/2 tsp ------- -------months lbs 80 mg infant child liq.
concentrated
1 to 2 18-23 1 1/2 dropper 3/4 tsp 1 1/2 child -------years lbs 120 mg infant child liq. meltaways
concentrated
2-3 24-35 2 dropper 1 tsp 2 child 1 jr
years lbs 160 mg infant child liq. chewable strength/
concentrated or meltaway meltaway
4-5 36-37 3 dropper 1 1/2 tsp 3 child 1 1/2 jr
years lbs 240 mg infant child liq. chewable or strength/
concentrated meltaways meltaway
6-8 48-59 ---------------- 2 tsp 4 child chew/ 2 Jr or
years lbs child liq meltaways meltaway
9-10 60-71 --------------- 2 1/2 tsp 5 child chew/ 2 1/2
years lbs child liq meltaways Jr or
meltaways
11 72-95 --------------- 3 tsp 6 child chew/ 3 JR
years lbs child liq meltaways chew or
meltaway
12 96+ ---------------- 4 tsp 8 child chew/ 4 Jr
years lbs child liq meltaways chew or
meltaway
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Ibuprofen
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Age Weight Infant drops Child liq Jr. chew Adult tab
mos. lbs. 50mg/1.25ml 100mg/tsp 50mg. 200mg
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Under 6 mos. NOT RECOMMENDED. Consult physician before using.
6-11m 12-17lbs 1.25ml 1/2 tsp.
12-23m 18-23lbs. 1.875ml 3/4 tsp.
2-3yrs. 24-35lbs. 2.5ml. 1 tsp. 2 chew
4-5yrs. 36-47lbs. 1 1/2 tsp 3 chew
6-8yrs. 48-59lbs. 2 tsp. 4chew 1 tab
9-10yrs. 60-71lbs. 2 1/2 tsp 5chew
11+yrs. 72-95lbs. 3 tsp. 6chew 1 1/2 tab
