Medicine Dosage Charts
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosage
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160 mg (in each 5 mL) |
160 mg (in each 5 mL or 1 tsp) |
80mg each |
160mg each |
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Please note: One dose lasts 4 hours. Do not give >5 doses in 24 hours.
* For single concentration. Be aware that there may be both the old and new concentrations of infants’ acetaminophen products available in stores and in medicine cabinets. The pediatric acetaminophen products currently on the market can continue to be used as labeled. Be sure to check the label or contact our office should you have questions.
Ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin) Dosage
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50 mg (in each 1.25mL) |
100 mg (in each 5 mL) |
50 mg each |
100 mg each |
100 mg each |
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Please Note: One dose lasts 6-8 hours. Not to be used under 6 months.
Milliliter is abbreviated as mL; 5mL equals one teaspoon (tsp).
Don’t use household teaspoons, which can vary in size.
Aspirin should not be used in children to treat fever or pain.
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Dosage
Indications: Treatment of allergic reactions, nasal allergies, hives and itching.
Weight
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Benadryl Liquid
12.5 mg = 5 mL 5 mL = 1 teaspoon |
Benadryl Chewable
12.5 mg |
Benadryl Tablets
25 mg |
Benadryl Capsules
25 mg |
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20-24 pounds
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3/4 teaspoon
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25-37 pounds
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1 teaspoon
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1 chewable
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38-49 pounds
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1 1/2 teaspoons
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1 1/2 chewable
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50-99 pounds
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2 teaspoons
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2 chewable
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1 tablet
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1 capsule
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100 pounds and up
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4 chewable
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2 tablets
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2 capsules
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