Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Feverall, Tempra, etc.)
Give every 4 to 6 hours, as needed, no more than 5 times in 24 hours (unless directed by your healthcare provider).
| Child’s Weight | Child’s Age | Infant’s Liquid 160 mg in 5ml (1tsp) |
Children’s Liquid 160 mg in 5 ml  (1 tsp) |
Children’s Tablets 80 mg in each tab |
Junior Strength 160 mg in each tab |
| 6-11 lbs (2.7-5 kg) | 0-3 mos | 1.25 ml | —– | —– | —– |
| 12-17 lbs (5.5-7.7 kg) | 4-11 mos | 2.5 ml | 1/2 tsp | —– | —– |
| 18-23 lbs (8.2-10.5 kg) | 12-23 mos | 3.75 ml | 3/4 tsp | 1 1/2 tabs | —– |
| 24-35 lbs (10.9-15.9 kg) | 2-3 yrs | 5 ml | 1 tsp | 2 tabs | 1 tab |
| 36-47 lbs (16.4-21.4 kg) | 4-5 yrs | —– | 1 1/2 tsp | 3 tabs | 1 1/2 tabs |
| 48-59 lbs (21.8-26.8 kg) | 6-8 yrs | —– | 2 tsp | 4 tabs | 2 tabs |
| 60-71 lbs (27.3-32.3 kg) | 9-10 yrs | —– | 21/2 tsp | 5 tabs | 2 1/2 tabs |
| 72-95 lbs (32.7-43.2 kg) | 11 yrs | —– | 3 tsp | 6 tabs | 3 tabs |
Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, etc.)
Give every 6 to 8 hours, as needed, no more than 4 times in 24 hours (unless directed by your healthcare provider).
| Child’s Weight | Child’s Age | Infant’s Drops 50 mg in 1.25 ml |
Children’s Liquid 100 mg in 5 ml (1 tsp) |
Children’s Tablets 80 mg in each tab |
Junior Strength 160 mg in each tab |
| less than 11 lbs (5 kg) | 0-5 mos | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 12-17 lbs (5.5-7.7 kg) | 6-11 mos | 1.25 ml | N/A | —– | —– |
| 18-23 lbs (8.2-10.5 kg) | 12-23 mos | 1.875 ml | N/A | —– | —– |
| 24-35 lbs (10.9-15.9 kg) | 2-3 yrs | —– | 1 tsp | 2 tabs | —– |
| 36-47 lbs (16.4-21.4 kg) | 4-5 yrs | —– | 1 1/2 tsp | 3 tabs | —– |
| 48-59 lbs (21.8-26.8 kg) | 6-8 yrs | —– | 2 tsp | 4 tabs | 2 tabs |
| 60-71 lbs (27.3-32.3 kg) | 9-10 yrs | —– | 21/2 tsp | 5 tabs | 2 1/2 tabs |
| 72-95 lbs (32.7-43.2 kg) | 11 yrs | —– | 3 tsp | 6 tabs | 3 tabs |
Benadryl Antihistamine/Allergy Relief
DIPHENHYDRAMINE (Brand Name: Benadryl)
***For infants under 6 months, please contact on-call physician prior to administering medication***
Benadryl is an antihistamine, so it can be used for allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis or hives, as well as nasal allergies and cold symptoms. It can be given every 6 hours. Benadryl comes in Children’s liquid suspension, Children’s Chewable tablets, Children’s Meltaway strips or adult tablets.
| Child’s Weight | Children’s Liquid Suspension |
Children’s Chewable tablets | Children’s Meltaway strips |
| (12.5 mg/5 ml) | (12.5 mg) | (12.5 mg) | |
| 11 lb to 16 lb, 7 oz |
½ tsp or 2.5 ml | X | X |
| 16 lb, 8 oz to 21 lb, 15 oz |
¾ tsp or 3.75 ml | X | X |
| 22 lb to 26 lb, 7 oz |
1 tsp or 5 ml | 1 tablet | 1 Meltaway |
| 27 lb, 8 oz to 32 lb, 15 oz |
1¼ tsp or 6.25 ml | 1 tablet | 1 Meltaway |
| 33 lb to 37 lb, 7 oz |
1½ tsp or 7.5 ml | 1 tablet | 1 Meltaway |
| 38 lb, 8 oz to 43 lb, 15 oz |
1¾ tsp or 8.75 ml | 1 tablet | 1 Meltaway |
| 44 lb to 54 lb, 15 oz |
2 tsp or 10 ml | 2 chewable tabs | 2 Meltaways |
| 55 lb to 65 lb,15 oz |
2½ tsp | 2 chewable tabs | 2 Meltaways |
| 66 lb to 76 lb, 15 oz |
3 tsp | 2 chewable tabs | 2 Meltaways |
| 77 lb to 87 lb, 5 oz |
3½ tsp | 2 chewable tabs | 2 Meltaways |
| 88 lb + | 4 tsp | 4 chewable tabs | 4 Meltaways |
Table Notes:
- AGE LIMITS: For emergency use, please administer Benadryl in consultation with a physician. For routine use, avoid diphenhydramine under 6 years of age unless instructed by healthcare provider. Non-sedating alternatives (eg, loratadine, cetirizine, fexofenadine) are available over-the-counter and are safer for young children.
- DOSAGE: Determine by finding child’s weight in the first column of the dosage table
MEASURING the DOSAGE: Syringes and droppers are more accurate than teaspoons. If possible, use the syringe or dropper that comes with the medication. If you use a teaspoon, it should be a measuring spoon. Regular spoons are not reliable. Also, remember that 1 level teaspoon equals 5 mL and that ½ a teaspoon equals 2.5 mL. - FREQUENCY: Repeat every 6 hours as needed
- ADULT DOSAGE: 50 mg
- CHILDREN’S BENADRYL FASTMELTS: Each fastmelt tablet contains the equivalent of 12.5 mg of Diphenhydramine HCL and dosed the same as chewable tablets
- RISK of SIDE EFFECTS: May cause drowsiness and paradoxical excitatory behavior. Use caution when driving or operating heavy machinery after dosing due to potential for sedation and decreased alertness. This is especially relevant for teen drivers.
These tables indicate maximum recommended dosages. Please do not hesitate to call our office if you have any questions.