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Child Dosage Charts in Orlando

Children’s Tylenol (Acetaminophen) Dosage:

NOTE: New Concentration for Infants. In accordance with FDA recommendations, acetaminophen manufacturers have changed the concentration of infant acetaminophen from 80mg/0.8ml to 160mg/5ml. Be aware that there may be both the old and
new concentrations of infant’s acetaminophen products available in stores and in medicine cabinets. The pediatric acetaminophen products currently on the market can continue to be used as labeled. Be sure to check the label or contact our office should you have questions.

NOTE: AGE LIMIT. Don’t use under 12 weeks of age.

Weight

Age

(OLD) Infant’s Concentrated Drops *

80mg/0.8mL

Dropperful

(Use dropper)

(NEW) Infant’s Suspension
160mg/5mL
Children’s Suspension Liquid

160mg/5mL

Teaspoon

Children’s Soft Chewable Tablets

80mg each

Tablet

Junior Strength Chewable Tablets

160mg each

Tablet

6-11 lbs

0-3 mos

Call office

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12-17 lbs

4-11 mos

Call office

Call office

18-23 lbs

12-23 mos

1.2 mL

¾ tsp.
(3.75 ml)

24-35 lbs

2-3 yrs

1.6 mL

1 tsp.
(5 mL)

2

1

36-47 lbs

6-8 yrs

2 tsp.

4

2

48-59 lbs

6-8 yrs

2 tsp.

4

2 ½

60-71 lbs

9-10 yrs

5

72-95 lbs

11 yrs

3 tsp.

6

3

96 lbs & over

12 yrs

8

4

Please note: One dose lasts 4 hours. Do not give >5 doses in 24 hours.

Children’s Motrin (Ibuprofen) Dosage

Weight

Age

Infant’s Ibuprofen Concentrated Drops

50mg/1.25mL

Dropperful

(Use dropper)

Children’s Ibuprofen Suspension

100mg/5mL

Teaspoon

Children’s Soft Chewable Tablets

50mg each

Tablet

Junior Strength Chewable Tablets

100mg each

Tablet

Adult Tablets

200mg

Tablet

0-5 mos

12-17 lbs

6-11 mos

1.25 mL

½

18-23 lbs

12-23 mos

1.875 mL

¾ tsp.

24-35 lbs

2-3 yrs

1 tsp.

2

36-47 lbs

4-5 yrs

3

48-59 lbs

6-8 yrs

2 tsp.

4

2

1

60-71 lbs

9-10 yrs

2½ tsp.

5

1

72-95 lbs

11 yrs

3 tsp.

6

3

Please Note: Not to be used under 6 months of age. One dose lasts 6-8 hours.

  • Milliliter is abbreviated as mL; 5mL equals one teaspoon (tsp).
  • Don’t use household teaspoons, which can vary in size.
  • Aspirin should not be used in children to treat fever or pain.

Benedryl Dosage

Weight

Benadryl Liquid
12.5 mg = 5 mL
5 Ml = 1 teaspoon

Benadryl Chewable
12.5 mg

Benadryl Capsules
25 mg

Benadryl Quick Dissolve Strips
25 mg

22-32 pounds

3/4 teaspoon

23-43 pounds

1 teaspoon

1 chewable

44-54 pounds

1 1/2 teaspoon

1 1/2 chewable

55-109 pounds

2 teaspoons

2 chewable

1 capsule

1 strip

110+ pounds

4 chewable

2 capsules

2 strips


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Please note: Give every 4-6 hours, as needed, and not more than four times in 24 hours unless directed by a health care professional. Contact Pediatrics of Greater Orlando for more information or call (407) 704-6912 to schedule an appointment.