Dosage Charts

What Is Fever ?

Rectal > 100.4

Axillary (Underarm) > 99.1

Oral (Under Tongue) > 99.5

Ear > 100.4

Temporal (Forehead) > 100.4

CALL YOUR DOCTOR IF YOUR CHILD IS < 3 MONTHS OF AGE BEFORE GIVING ANY MEDICATIONS

DO NOT mix medications with the same components
DO NOT give your child ANY ASPIRIN
DO NOT alternate medications without first consulting our office

Children’s Tylenol (Acetaminophen) Dosage:

Infant concentrated drops (80mg/0.8ml) have been DISCONTINUED. PLEASE DISCARD.

You may give your child acetaminophen if your child is uncomfortable or has a fever
Acetaminophen is sold as a generic or under the brand names Tylenol, Tempra, Pediacare, and Feverall (suppository form)
Use your child’s weight NOT age to select the dose
Dosages can be repeated every 4-6 hrs. DO NOT give more than 5 doses in 24 hour period
When giving the infant’s or children’s suspension, shake well before using
Check the concentration (strength) of the acetaminophen product before each use

NOTE: New Concentration for Infants. In accordance with FDA recommendations, acetaminophen manufacturers have changed the concentration of infant acetaminophen from 80mg/0.8ml to 160mg/5ml. Be aware that there may be both the old and new concentrations of infant’s 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.

NOTE: AGE LIMIT. Don’t use under 12 weeks of age.

		(OLD) Infant’s Concentrated Drops * 80mg/0.8mL	(NEW) Infant’s Suspension Children’s Suspension Liquid 160mg/5mL	Children’s Soft Chewable Tablets 80mg each	Junior Strength Chewable Tablets 160mg each
Weight	Age	Dropperful (Use dropper)	Teaspoon	Tablet	Tablet
6-11 lbs	0-3 mos	Call office	Call office
12-17 lbs	4-11 mos	Call office	Call office
18-23 lbs	12-23 mos	1.2 mL	¾ tsp. (3.75 ml)	1½
24-35 lbs	2-3 yrs	1.6 mL	1 tsp. (5 mL)	2	1
36-47 lbs	4-5 yrs		2 tsp.	4	2
48-59 lbs	6-8 yrs		2 tsp.	4	2 ½
60-71 lbs	9-10 yrs		2½	5	2½
72-95 lbs	11 yrs		3 tsp.	6	3
96 lbs & over	12 yrs			8	4

Please note: One dose lasts 4 hours. Do not give >5 doses in 24 hours.

Children’s Motrin (Ibuprofen) Dosage

You may give your child Ibuprofen if your child is uncomfortable or has a fever Ibuprofen:

Ibuprofen is sold as a generic or under the brand names Advil or Motrin
Use your child’s weight NOT age to select the dose
DO NOT GIVE for infants < 6 months of age or if they have any kidney problems
Dosages can be repeated every 6-8 hrs. DO NOT give more than 4 doses in 24 hour period
When giving the infant’s or children’s suspension, shake well before using
Check the concentration (strength) of the ibuprofen product before each use

		Infant’s Ibuprofen Concentrated Drops 50mg/1.25mL	Children’s Ibuprofen Suspension 100mg/5mL	Children’s Soft Chewable Tablets 50mg each	Junior Strength Chewable Tablets 100mg each	Adult Tablets 200mg
Weight	Age	Dropperful (Use dropper)	Teaspoon	Tablet	Tablet	Tablet
	0-5 mos
12-17 lbs	6-11 mos	1.25 mL	½
18-23 lbs	12-23 mos	1.875 mL	¾ tsp.
24-35 lbs	2-3 yrs		1 tsp.	2
36-47 lbs	4-5 yrs		1½	3
48-59 lbs	6-8 yrs		2 tsp.	4	2	1
60-71 lbs	9-10 yrs		2½ tsp.	5	2½	1
72-95 lbs	11 yrs		3 tsp.	6	3	1½

Children’s Benadryl Dosage

AGE LIMITS: For allergies, don’t use under 1 year of age. Reason: It’s a sedative for colds, not recommended at any age. Reason: No proven benefits, should be avoided if under 4 years old. Avoid multi-ingredient products in children under 6 years of age. Reason: FDA recommendations 10/2008
DOSAGE: Determine by using child’s weight
FREQUENCY: Repeat every 6 hours as needed. NOT more than 4 doses in a 24 hour period
CHILDREN’S BENADRYL FASTMELTS: Each fastmelt tablet contains the equivalent of 12.5 mg of Diphenhydramine HCL and dosed the same as chewable tablets
RISK OF SIDE EFFECTS: May cause drowsiness and paradoxical excitatory. Use caution when driving or operating heavy machinery after dosing due to potential for sedation and decreased alertness. This is especially relevant for teen drivers

Please Note: Not to be used under 6 months of age. One dose lasts 6-8 hours.

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.

Weight	Benadryl Liquid 12.5 mg = 5 mL 5 mL = 1 teaspoon	Benadryl Chewable 12.5 mg	Benadryl Capsules 25 mg	Benadryl Quick Dissolve Strips 25 mg
22-32 pounds	3/4 teaspoon
23-43 pounds	1 teaspoon	1 chewable
44-54 pounds	1 1/2 teaspoons	1 1/2 chewable
55-109 pounds	2 teaspoons	2 chewable	1 capsule	1 strip
110+ pounds		4 chewable	2 capsules	2 strips

Please note: Give every 4-6 hours, as needed, and not more than four times in 24 hours unless directed by a health care professional.