Weight | Age | Infant's Oral Suspension* 160 mg (in each 5 mL) Use included syringe | Childrens's Oral Suspension 160 mg (in each 5 mL or 1 tsp) Teaspoon | Children's Soft Chewable Tablets 80mg each Tablet | Junior Strength Chewable Tablets 160mg each Tablet |
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6-11 lbs | 0-3 mos | 1.25 mL | |||
12-17 lbs | 4-11 mos | 2.5 mL | ½ tsp. | ||
18-23 lbs | 12-23 mos | 3.75 mL | ¾ tsp. | ||
24-35 lbs | 2-3 yrs | 5 mL | 5 mL (1 tsp) | 2 | |
36-47 lbs | 4-5 yrs | 7.5 mL (1½ tsp) | 3 | ||
48-59 lbs | 6-8 yrs | 10 mL (2 tsp) | 4 | 2 | |
60-71 lbs | 9-10 yrs | 12.5 mL (2 ½ tsp) | 5 | 2 ½ | |
72-95 lbs | 11 yrs | 15 mL (3 tsp) | 6 | 3 | |
96 lbs & over | 12 yrs | 4 |
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.
Weight | Age | Infant's Ibuprofen Concentrated Drops 50 mg (in each 1.25mL) Dropperful (Use dropper) | Children's Ibuprofen Suspension 100 mg (in each 5 mL) Teaspoon | Children's Soft Chewable Tablets 50 mg each Tablet | Junior Strength Chewable Tablets 100 mg each Tablet | Junior Strength Ibupofen Caplets 100 mg each Caplet |
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12-17 lbs | 6-11 mos | 1.25 mL | ||||
18-23 lbs | 12-23 mos | 1.875 mL | ||||
24-35 lbs | 2-3 yrs | 2.5 mL | 5 mL (1 tsp) | 2 | ||
36-47 lbs | 4-5 yrs | 7.5 mL (1½ tsp) | 3 | |||
48-59 lbs | 6-8 yrs | 10 mL (2 tsp) | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
60-71 lbs | 9-10 yrs | 12.5 mL (2 ½ tsp) | 5 | 2 ½ | 2 ½ | |
72-95 lbs | 11 yrs | 15 mL (3 tsp) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
Please Note: One dose lasts 6-8 hours. Not to be used under 6 months.
Indications: Treatment of allergic reactions, nasal allergies, hives and itching.
Weight | 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 | 3/4 teaspoon | |||
25-37 pounds | 1 teaspoon | 1 chewable | ||
38-49 pounds | 1 1/2 teaspoons | 1 1/2 chewable | ||
50-99 pounds | 2 teaspoons | 2 chewable | 1 tablet | 1 capsule |
100 pounds and up | 4 chewable | 2 tablets | 2 capsules |