Dosage Charts for Children
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. Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided by The Pediatric Center is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. Drug information contained herein may be time sensitive. If you have questions about the dosage, contact one of our doctors or nurses.
NOTE: AGE LIMIT. Don’t use under 12 weeks of age.
| (OLD) Infant’s Concentrated Drops * 80mg/0.8mL |
(NEW) Infant’s Suspension Children’s Suspension Liquid 160mg/5mL |
Children’s Soft Chewable Tablets 80mg each |
Junior Strength Chewable Tablets 160mg each |
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| Weight | Age | Dropperful (Use dropper) |
Teaspoon | Tablet | Tablet |
| 6-11 lbs | 0-3 mos | Call office | Call office | ||
| 12-17 lbs | 4-11 mos | Call office | Call office | ||
| 18-23 lbs | 12-23 mos | 1.2 mL | ¾ tsp. (3.75 ml) |
1½ | |
| 24-35 lbs | 2-3 yrs | 1.6 mL | 1 tsp. (5 mL) |
2 | 1 |
| 36-47 lbs | 4-5 yrs | 1 ½ tsp. | 3 | 2 | |
| 48-59 lbs | 6-8 yrs | 2 tsp. | 4 | 2 | |
| 60-71 lbs | 9-10 yrs | 2½ | 5 | 2½ | |
| 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
| Infant’s Ibuprofen Concentrated Drops 50mg/1.25mL |
Children’s Ibuprofen Suspension 100mg/5mL |
Children’s Soft Chewable Tablets 50mg each |
Junior Strength Chewable Tablets 100mg each |
Adult Tablets 200mg |
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| Weight | Age | Dropperful (Use dropper) |
Teaspoon | Tablet | Tablet | 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 | 1½ | 3 | |||
| 48-59 lbs | 6-8 yrs | 2 tsp. | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
| 60-71 lbs | 9-10 yrs | 2½ tsp. | 5 | 2½ | 1 | |
| 72-95 lbs | 11 yrs | 3 tsp. | 6 | 3 | 1½ | |
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.
Benadryl 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 |
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| 22-32 pounds | 3/4 teaspoon | |||
| 23-43 pounds | 1 teaspoon | 1 chewable | ||
| 44-54 pounds | 1 1/2 teaspoons | 1 1/2 chewable | ||
| 55-109 pounds | 2 teaspoons | 2 chewable | 1 capsule | 1 strip |
| 110+ pounds | 4 chewable | 2 capsules | 2 strips |
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.