Medicine Dosages

Need to know how much Ibuprofen, Tylenol, Benadryl or other medication to give your child?

Click on the buttons below to locate the dosing information for the medications listed. 

  • Acetaminophen

    Dosages for Acetaminophen medicines for different weights and ages

    (Only use under 12 weeks of age at the discretion of your provider.)


    Do not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours



    INFANT CONCENTRATION

    (Suspension) 160mg/5mL

    May Give Every 4 - 6 hours

    10-11 lbs. 2-3 mo. - 1.25mL

    12-17 lbs. 4-11 mo. - 2.5mL or 1/2 tsp.

    18-23 lbs. 12-23 mo. - 3.75mL or 3/4 tsp.

    24-35 lbs. 2-3 yr. - 5mL or 1 tsp.

    36-47 lbs. 4-5 yr. - 7.5mL or 1 1/2 tsp.

    48-59 lbs. 6-8 yr. - 10mL or 2 tsp.

    60-85 lbs. 9-11 yr. - 12.5mL or 2 1/2 tsp.or (3 tsp if over 72 lbs)



    Chewable or Meltaway Junior

    160 mg

    May Give Every 4 - 6 hours

    48-59 lbs. 6-8 yr. - 2 tab.

    60-85 lbs. 9-11 yr. - 2 1/2 tabs (3 tabs if over 72 lbs.)

     


    Chewable or Meltaway

    80 mg tablets

    May Give Every 4 - 6 hours

    24-35 lbs. 2-3 yr. - 2 tab.

    36-47 lbs. 4-5 yr. - 3 tab.

    48-59 lbs. 6-8 yr. - 4 tab.

    60-85 lbs. 9-11 yr. - 5 tab. (6 tab over 72 lbs.)

     


    Suppository 120 mg

    May Give Every 4 - 6 hours

    18-23 lbs. 12-23 mo. - 1 supp.

    24-35 lbs. 2-3 yr. - 1-1/2 supp.



    Suppository 325 mg

    May Give Every 4 - 6 hours

    24-35 lbs. 2-3 yr. - 1/2 supp.

    36-47 lbs. 4-5 yr. - 3/4 supp.

    48-59 lbs. 6-8 yr. - 1 supp.

     


    Suppository 80 mg

    May Give Every 4 - 6 hours

    12-17 lbs. 4-11 mo. - 1 supp.

    18-23 lbs. 12-23 mo. - 1 1/2 supp.

    24-35 lbs. 2-3 yr. - 2 supp.

     


    Suspension 160 mg/5 mL

    May Give Every 4 - 6 hours

    12-17 lbs. 4-11 mo. - 2.5mL or 1/2 tsp.

    18-23 lbs. 12-23 mo. - 3.75mL or 3/4 tsp.

    24-35 lbs. 2-3 yr. - 5mL or 1 tsp.

    36-47 lbs. 4-5 yr. - 7.5mL or 1 1/2 tsp.

    48-59 lbs. 6-8 yr. - 10mL or 2 tsp.

    60-85 lbs. 9-11 yr. - 12.5mL or 2 1/2 tsp. (3 tsp if over 72 lbs)

  • Ibuprofen

    Dosages for ibuprofen medicines for various weights and ages.


    Chewable Tablets 100 mg    

    May Give Every 6 hours             

    24-35 lbs. 2-3 yr. - 1 tab.

    36-47 lbs. 4-5 yr. - 1-1/2 tab.

    48-59 lbs. 6-8 yr. - 2 tab.

    60-85 lbs. 9-11 yr. - 2-1/2 tab.

     

    Chewable Tablets 50 mg    

    May Give Every 6 hours    

    24-35 lbs. 2-3 yr. - 2 tab.

    36-47 lbs. 4-5 yr. - 3 tab.

    48-59 lbs. 6-8 yr. - 4 tab.

    60-85 lbs. 9-11 yr. - 5 tab.

     

    DROPS 50 mg/1.25mL*    

    May Give Every 6 hours     

    14-17 lbs. 6-11 mo. - 1 dppr.1.25mL

    18-23 lbs. 12-23 mo. - 1-1/2 dppr. 1.875mL

    24-35 lbs. 2-3 yr. - 2 dppr. 2.5mL

    36-47 lbs. 4-5 yr. - 3 dppr. 3.75mL

     

    Suspension 100 mg/5 ml    

    May Give Every 6 hours     

    12-17 lbs. 6-11 mo. - 2.5mL or 1/2 tsp.

    18-23 lbs. 12-23 mo. - 4mL or 3/4 tsp.

    24-35 lbs. 2-3 yr. - 5mL or 1 tsp.

    36-47 lbs. 4-5 yr. - 7.5mL or 1-1/2 tsp.

    48-59 lbs. 6-8 yr. - 10mL or 2 tsp.

    60-85 lbs. 9-11 yr. - 12.5mL or 2-1/2 tsp.

     

    Tablets 200 mg    

    May Give Every 6 hours                     

    48-59 lbs. 6-8 yr. - 1 tab.

    60-85 lbs. 9-11 yr. - 1-1/2 tab.

     

    * CAUTION: We recommend that you use the dropper or dosage cup that comes with your medicine to avoid overdosage. Dosage recommendations on bottles may vary from the recommendation on these pages. We would like you to use our recommended dosages unless your health care provider has given you a different (usually higher!) dosage. Aspirin should not be given to your child.

  • Itching/Allergies Medicine

    Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Dose Table for every 6 - 8 hours


    When to Use. 

    Treatment of allergic reactions, nasal allergies, hives, and itching.


    Notes:

    • AGE LIMITS. For allergies, don't use under 1 year of age. (Reason: it causes most babies to be sleepy). For colds, not advised at any age. (Reason: no proven benefits). They should be not be given if under 4 years old. If under 6 years, don't give products with more than one ingredient in them. (Reason: FDA recommendations 10/2008).
    • DOSE. Find the child's weight in the top row of the dose table. Look below the correct weight for the dose based on the product you have.
    • MEASURE THE DOSE. Syringes and droppers are more accurate than teaspoons. If possible, use the syringe or dropper that comes with the medicine.  If not, you can get a med syringe at drug stores. If you use a teaspoon, it should be a measuring spoon. (Reason: regular spoons are not reliable.) Keep in mind that 1 level teaspoon equals 5 mL and that ½ teaspoon equals 2.5 mL.  
    • ADULT DOSE. 50 mg
    • HOW OFTEN. Repeat every 6 hours as needed.
    • CHILDREN’S BENADRYL FASTMELTS. Each fastmelt tablet equals 12.5 mg. They are dosed the same as chewable tablets.

    Benadryl (red) Syrup 12.5 mg/5 mL / 1 tsp   

    May Give Every 6 - 8 hours     

    20-24 lbs. - 3/4 tsp.

    25-37 lbs. - 1 tsp.

    38-49 lbs. - 1 1/2 tsp.

    50-99 lbs. - 2 tsp.

    100+ lbs. - ------



    Benadryl Chews 12.5 mg 

    May Give Every 6 - 8 hours                 

    20-24 lbs. - ------

    25-37 lbs. - 1 tablet

    38-49 lbs. - 1 1/2 tablets

    50-99 lbs. - 2 tablets

    100+ lbs. -  4 tablets



    Benadryl Tablets 25 mg 

    May Give Every 6 - 8 hours                 

    20-24 lbs. - ------

    25-37 lbs. - 1/2 tablet

    38-49 lbs. - 1/2 tablet

    50-99 lbs. - 1 tablet

    100+ lbs. -  2 tablets



    Benadryl Capsules 25 mg 

    May Give Every 6 - 8 hours                 

    20-24 lbs. - ------

    25-37 lbs. - ------

    38-49 lbs. - ------

    50-99 lbs. - 1 capsule

    100+ lbs. -  2 capsules