Children's Tylenol (Acetaminophen) Dosage

Tylenol can be given every 4 hours

**Please note chewable tablets are available in two strengths**

  Children's Suspension
Liquid
160mg/5mL
Children's Soft
Chewable Tablets
80mg each
Junior Strength
Chewable Tablets
160mg each
Adult: 325mg Tablets
WeightAge    
6-11 lbs0-3 mos¼ tsp (1.25mg)   
12-17 lbs4-11 mos½ tsp (2.5ml)   
18-23 lbs12-23 mos¾ tsp (3.75ml)   
24-35 lbs2-3 yrs1 tsp (5ml)2 tabs1 tab 
36-47 lbs4-5 yrs1.5 tsp3 tabs1.5 tabs 
48-59 lbs6-8 yrs2 tsp4 tabs2 tabs1 tab
60-71 lbs9-10 yrs2.5 tsp5 tabs2.5 tabs1 tab
72-95 lbs11 yrs3 tsp6 tabs3 tabs1.5 tabs
96 lbs & over12 yrs  4 tabs2 tabs

 

Children's Motrin (Ibuprofen) Dosage

Motrin can be given every 6 hours

  Infant's Motrin
Concentrated Drops
50mg/1.25mL
Children's Motrin
100mg/5mL
5ml = 1 tsp
Children's Motrin
Chewable Tablets
50mg each
Junior Strength
Chewable Tabs
100mg each
Adult Strength
Ibuprofen Tabs
200 mg
WeightAge     
 0-5 mosNot
recommended
Not
recommended
Not
recommended
Not
recommended
Not
recommended
12-17 lbs6-11 mos1.25mL½ tsp (2.5 ml)   
18-23 lbs12-23 mos1.875mL¾ tsp (3.75 ml)   
24-35 lbs2-3 yrs 1 tsp (5 ml)2 tabs  
36-47 lbs4-5 yrs 1.5 tsp (7.5 ml)3 tabs  
48-59 lbs6-8 yrs 2 tsp (10 ml)4 tabs2 tabs1 tab
60-71 lbs9-10 yrs 2.5 tsp (12.5 ml)5 tabs2.5 tabs1 tab
72-95 lbs11 yrs & up 3 tsp (15 ml)6 tabs3 tabs1.5 tabs
96 lbs +   8 tabs4 tabs2 tabs

 

Benedryl (diphenhydramine HCL) Dosage

May be given every 6 hours

 Liquid
12.5mg/5ml
Chewable
12.5mg
Capsules
25 mg
Weight   
20 lbs¾ tsp = 10 mg  
25 lbs1 tsp = 12.5 mg1 tab = 12.5 mg 
38 lbs1.5 tsp = 19 mg1.5 tabs = 19 mg 
50 lbs2 tsp = 25 mg2 tabs = 25 mg1 tab = 25 mg
100 lbs4 tsp = 50 mg4 tabs = 50 mg2 tabs = 50 mg

 

Not recommended for children under 20 lbs. 
**EXCEPTION** For widespread hives that are itchy, infants 6 months – 12 months old can receive ½ teaspoon for 2 doses.