Dosage Charts

Children’s Tylenol (Acetaminophen) Dosage

NOTE: Don’t use under 12 weeks of age unless advised by your pediatrician. Do not give a dose more often than every 4 hours.

	Infant’s Suspension & Children’s Suspension Liquid 160mg/5mL	Children’s Soft Chewable Tablets 80mg each	Junior Strength Chewable Tablets 160mg each
Weight	Teaspoon	Tablet	Tablet
8-11 lbs	1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)
12-17 lbs	1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml)
18-23 lbs	¾ tsp. (3.75 ml)	1½
24-35 lbs	1 tsp. (5 mL)	2	1
36-47 lbs	1 1/2 tsp.	4	2
48-59 lbs	2 tsp.	4	2 ½
60-71 lbs	2½ tsp.	5	2½
72-95 lbs	3 tsp.	6	3
96 lbs & over	4 tsp.	8	4

Please note: One dose lasts 4 hours. Do not give more than 6 doses in 24 hours.

Children’s Motrin (Ibuprofen) Dosage

Ibuprofen tends to work better than acetaminophen for high fevers above 102 degrees and for managing pain such as earaches, sore throat or musculoskeletal aches and pains. It also lasts for 6-8 hours. Do not use under 6 months of age.

	Infant Ibuprofen Drops 50mg/1.25 ml	Children’s Ibuprofen Suspension 100mg/5mL	Junior Strength Chewable Tablets 100mg each	Adult Tablets 200mg
Weight	Suspension	Teaspoon	Tablet	Tablet
12-17 lbs	1.25 ml	1/2 tsp.
18-23 lbs	1.875 ml	3/4 tsp.
24-35 lbs	2.5 ml	1 tsp .	1
36-47 lbs		1 1/2 tsp.	1 1/2
48-59 lbs		2 tsp.	2	1
60-71 lbs		2 1/2 tsp.	2 1/2	1
72-95 lbs		3 tsp.	3	1 1/2

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

Milliliter is abbreviated as mL; 5 mL 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.

Children’s Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) Dosage

Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is given for allergy symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose, as well as for hives or itchiness caused by insect bites. Give every 4-6 hours, as needed, and not more than four times in 24 hours unless directed by a health care professional.

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
16-22 pounds	3/4 teaspoon (3.75 ml)
23-43 pounds	1 teaspoon (5 ml)	1 chewable
44-54 pounds	1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml)	1 1/2 chewable
55-109 pounds	2 teaspoons (10 ml)	2 chewable	1 capsule	1 strip
110+ pounds		4 chewable	2 capsules	2 strips