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