Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
- Frequency: May be given every 4-6 hours as needed for fever or pain
Weight (lbs) | 6-11 | 12-17 | 18-23 | 24-35 | 36-47 | 48-59 | 60-71 | 72-95 | 96+ |
Liquid (160mg/ 5mL) | 1.25 mL | 2.5 mL | 3.75 mL | 5 mL | 7.5 mL | 10 mL | 12.5 mL | 15 mL | 20 mL |
Chewable 80mg tablets | – | – | 1 ½ tabs | 2 tabs | 3 tabs | 4 tabs | 5 tabs | 6 tabs | 8 tabs |
Chewable 160mg tabs | – | – | – | 1 | 1 ½ tabs | 2 tabs | 2 ½ tabs | 3 tabs | 4 tabs |
Adult 325mg tablets | – | – | – | – | – | 1 tab | 1 tab | 1 ½ tabs | 2 tabs |
Adult 500mg tablets | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 tab | 1 tab |
Ibuprofen (Motrin)
- Must be 6 months of age or older
- Frequency: May be given every 6-8 hours as needed for fever or pain
Weight (lbs) | 12-17 | 18-23 | 24-35 | 36-47 | 48-59 | 60-71 | 72-95 | 95+ |
Infant Drops (50mg/ 1.25mL) | 1.25 mL | 1.875 mL | 2.5 mL | 3.75 mL | 5 mL | – | – | – |
Liquid (100mg/ 5mL) | 2.5 mL | 4 mL | 5 mL | 7.5 mL | 10 mL | 12.5 mL | 15 mL | 20 mL |
Chewable 50mg tablets | – | – | 2 tabs | 3 tabs | 4 tabs | 5 tabs | 6 tabs | 8 tabs |
Jr Strength 100mg tablets | – | – | – | – | 2 tabs | 2 ½ tabs | 3 tabs | 4 tabs |
Adult 200mg tablets | – | – | – | – | 1 tab | 1 tab | 1 ½ tab | 2 tabs |
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Indication: Benadryl is an antihistamine medication useful for allergy symptoms like runny nose, itching, allergy eyes, hives. It
is also useful for treatment when considered for an allergic reaction to food product or with insect bites or stings.
Side Effects: May cause drowsiness or less commonly agitation or insomnia.
Frequency: May be given every 4-6 hours as needed for allergy symptoms or allergic reaction.
Weight | Benadryl Liquid (12.5mg per 5mL) |
12-17 lbs | 2.5 mL (1/2 teaspoon) |
18-23 lbs | 3.75 mL (3/4 teaspoon) |
24-35 lbs | 5 mL (1 teaspoon) |
36-47 lbs | 7.5 mL (1.5 teaspoon) |
48 lbs or more | 10 mL (2 teaspoon) |
If over 12 years of age or adults | 25mg tablet or capsule once every 6 hours as needed |