**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
Weight
Age
6-11 lbs
0-3 mos
¼ tsp (1.25mg)
12-17 lbs
4-11 mos
½ tsp (2.5ml)
18-23 lbs
12-23 mos
¾ tsp (3.75ml)
24-35 lbs
2-3 yrs
1 tsp (5ml)
2 tabs
1 tab
36-47 lbs
4-5 yrs
1.5 tsp
3 tabs
1.5 tabs
48-59 lbs
6-8 yrs
2 tsp
4 tabs
2 tabs
1 tab
60-71 lbs
9-10 yrs
2.5 tsp
5 tabs
2.5 tabs
1 tab
72-95 lbs
11 yrs
3 tsp
6 tabs
3 tabs
1.5 tabs
96 lbs & over
12 yrs
4 tabs
2 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
Weight
Age
0-5 mos
Not recommended
Not recommended
Not recommended
Not recommended
Not recommended
12-17 lbs
6-11 mos
1.25mL
½ tsp (2.5 ml)
18-23 lbs
12-23 mos
1.875mL
¾ tsp (3.75 ml)
24-35 lbs
2-3 yrs
1 tsp (5 ml)
2 tabs
36-47 lbs
4-5 yrs
1.5 tsp (7.5 ml)
3 tabs
48-59 lbs
6-8 yrs
2 tsp (10 ml)
4 tabs
2 tabs
1 tab
60-71 lbs
9-10 yrs
2.5 tsp (12.5 ml)
5 tabs
2.5 tabs
1 tab
72-95 lbs
11 yrs & up
3 tsp (15 ml)
6 tabs
3 tabs
1.5 tabs
96 lbs +
8 tabs
4 tabs
2 tabs
Benedryl (diphenhydramine HCL) Dosage
May be given every 6 hours
Liquid 12.5mg/5ml
Chewable 12.5mg
Capsules 25 mg
Weight
20 lbs
¾ tsp = 10 mg
25 lbs
1 tsp = 12.5 mg
1 tab = 12.5 mg
38 lbs
1.5 tsp = 19 mg
1.5 tabs = 19 mg
50 lbs
2 tsp = 25 mg
2 tabs = 25 mg
1 tab = 25 mg
100 lbs
4 tsp = 50 mg
4 tabs = 50 mg
2 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.