Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosing Information

Give every 4-6 hours, as needed, and not more than five times in 24 hours unless directed by a health care professional. Children under 3 months of age, please consult your physician.

WeightInfant Oral Suspension: Concentration
5 mL = 160mg
Children’s Suspension
1 tsp (5 mL) =
160 mg
Children’s Chewables
1 tablet = 160mg
12-17 pounds2.5 mL2.5 mL
18-23 pounds3.75 mL3.75 mL
24-35 pounds5 mL5 mL1 tablets
36-47 pounds7.5 mL1.5 tablets
48-59 pounds10 mL2 tablets
60-71 pounds12.50 mL2.5 tablets
72-95 pounds15 mL3 tablets

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Ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin) Dosing Information

Give every 6-8 hours, as needed, and not more than four times in 24 hours unless directed by a health care professional. NOT approved for children under 6 months of age.

WeightInfant Drops
1.25 mL = 50 mg
Children’s Liquid or Suspension
5.0 mL = 100 mg
Children’s Tablets
1 tablet =
50 mg
Junior Strength
1 tablet =
100 mg
12-17 pounds1.25 mL
18-23 pounds1.875 mL
24-35 pounds5 mL2 tablets
36-47 pounds7.5 mL3 tablets
48-59 pounds10 mL4 tablets2 tablets
60-71 pounds12.5 mL5 tablets2.5 tablets
72-95 pounds6 tablets3 tablets

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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

Diphenhydramine, the active ingredient in Benadryl, is a type of medicine that provides temporary relief of allergy symptoms, including those associated with insect bites and stings. Benadryl comes in a liquid form, chewable form, quick dissolve strips, or as a tablet or capsule. Brand name Benadryl will say “Benadryl Allergy” on the label. Dosage guidelines for diphenhydramine are found in the table below. When comparing the different forms of Benadryl, please remember it is the total milligrams per dose that is the important value.

Benadryl Dosage Chart

Give every 4-6 hours, as needed, and not more than four times in 24 hours unless directed by a health care professional. Children under 2 years of age, please consult physician.

WeightBenadryl Liquid
12.5 mg = 5 mL
5 mL = 1 teaspoon
Benadryl Chewable
12.5 mg
Benadryl Capsules
25 mg
22-32 pounds3.75 mL
33-43 pounds5 mL1 chewable
44-54 pounds7.5 mL1 1/2 chewable
55-109 pounds10 mL2 chewable1 capsule
110 pounds and up4 chewable2 capsules