Dosage Charts
Below is a listing of Dosage information to help you should your child need medication. If you are unsure about the amount to give your child please call: 973-325-1115.
Acetaminophen Dosage
Please note: One dose lasts 4 hours. Do not give more than 5 doses in a 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 Oral Suspension* 160mg/5mL | Children's Suspension Liquid 160mg/5mL | Children's Soft Chewable Tablets 80mg each | Junior Strength Chewable Tablets 160mg each |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Use Included Syringe | Teaspoon | Tablet | Tablet | ||
| 6-11 lbs | 0-3 mos | 1.25 mL | |||
| 12-17 lbs | 4-11 mos | 2.5 mL | 1/2 tsp. | ||
| 18-23 lbs | 12-23 mos | 3.75 mL | 3/4 tsp. | ||
| 24-35 lbs | 2-3 yrs | 5 mL | 1 tsp. | 2 | |
| 36-47 lbs | 4-5 yrs | 1 1/2 tsp. | 3 | ||
| 48-59 lbs | 6-8 yrs | 2 tsp. | 4 | 2 | |
| 60-71 lbs | 9-10 yrs | 2 1/2 tsp. | 5 | 2 1/2 | |
| 72-95 lbs | 11 yrs | 3 tsp. | 6 | 3 | |
| 96 lbs & over | 12 yr | 4 |
Ibuprophen Dosage
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.
| WEIGHT | AGE | INFANT'S IBUPROFEN CONCENTRATED DROPS 50MG/1.25ML | CHILDREN'S IBUPROFEN LIQUID 100MG/5ML | CHILDREN'S SOFT CHEWABLE TABLETS 100MG EACH | JUNIOR STRENGTH CHEWABLE TABLETS 100MG EACH | JUNIOR STRENGTH IBUPROFEN CAPLETS 100MG EACH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DROPPERFUL (USE DROPPER) | Teaspoon | Tablet | Tablet | Caplet | ||
| 12-17 lbs | 6-11 mos | 1=(1.25 mL) | ||||
| 18-23 lbs | 12-23 mos | 1 1/2=(1.875 mL) | ||||
| 24-35 lbs | 2-3 yrs | 2=(2.5 mL) | 1 tsp. | 2 | ||
| 36-47 lbs | 4-5 yrs | 1 1/2 tsp. | 3 | |||
| 48-59 lbs | 6-8 yrs | 2 tsp. | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
| 60-71 lbs | 9-10 yrs | 2 1/2 tsp. | 5 | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | |
| 72-95 lbs | 11 yrs | 3 tsp. | 6 | 3 | 3 |
TYLENOL Infants' Suspension
If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age.
- DOSE: Every 6-8 hours as needed. DO NOT GIVE MORE THAN 5 DOSES IN 24 HOURS.
- Read and follow the label on all TYLENOL products
- Do NOT use with any other product containing acetaminophen
- Use only the dosing device that comes with a specific product
- All Infants' TYLENOL and Children's TYLENOL Oral Suspension products have the same acetaminophen concentration (160 mg/5 mL) Use only as directed.
| WEIGHT | AGE | INFANT'S TYLENOL ORAL SUSPENSION ACTIVE INGREDIENT: ACETAMINOPHEN 160 MG(IN EACH 5 ML) |
|---|---|---|
| 6-11 lbs | 0-3 mos | 1.25 mL |
| 12-17 lbs | 4-11 mos | 2.5 mL |
| 18-23 lbs | 12-23 mos | 3.75 mL |
| 24-35 lbs | 2-3 yrs | 5 mL |
TYLENOL Childrens' Oral Suspension
If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age.
- DOSE: Every 6-8 hours as needed. DO NOT GIVE MORE THAN 5 DOSES IN 24 HOURS.
- Read and follow the label on all TYLENOL products
- Do NOT use with any other product containing acetaminophen
- Use only the dosing device that comes with a specific product
- All Infants' TYLENOL and Children's TYLENOL Oral Suspension products have the same acetaminophen concentration (160 mg/5 mL or 1 tsp.) Use only as directed.
| WEIGHT | AGE | CHILDREN'S TYLENOL ORAL SUSPENSION ACTIVE INGREDIENT: ACETAMINOPHEN 160 MG(IN EACH 5 ML OR 1 TSP.) |
|---|---|---|
| 24-35 lbs | 2-3 yrs | 5 mL(1 tsp.) |
| 36-47 lbs | 4-5 yrs | 7.5 mL(1 1/2 tsp.) |
| 48-59 lbs | 6-8 yrs | 10 mL(2 tsp.) |
| 60-71 lbs | 9-10 yrs | 12.5 mL(2 1/2 tsp.) |
| 72-95 lbs | 11 yrs | 15 mL(3 tsp.) |
MOTRIN Infants' Drops
If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age.
- DOSE: Every 6-8 hours as needed. DO NOT GIVE MORE THAN 4 DOSES IN 24 HOURS.
- Nonsteroidal ant-inflammatory drug
- Read and follow the label on all MOTRIN products
- Do NOT administer longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor
- Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is taking any other drug containing an NSAID(prescription or non-prescription)-MOTRIN contains ibuprofen
- Use only the dosing device that comes with a specific product
- Use only as directed
| Weight | Age | Infant's MOTRIN Concentrated Drops Active Ingredient: Ibuprofen 50 mg(NSAID)(in each 1.25 mL) |
|---|---|---|
| 6-11 lbs | 0-5 mos | DO NOT USE |
| 12-17 lbs | 6-11 mos | 1.25 mL |
| 18-23 lbs | 12-23 mos | 1.875 mL |
MOTRIN Children's Suspension
If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age.
- DOSE: Every 6-8 hours as needed. DO NOT GIVE MORE THAN 4 DOSES IN 24 HOURS.
- Nonsteroidal ant-inflammatory drug
- Read and follow the label on all MOTRIN products
- Do NOT administer longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor
- Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is taking any other drug containing an NSAID(prescription or non-prescription)-MOTRIN contains ibuprofen
- Use only the dosing device that comes with a specific product
- Use only as directed
| Weight | Age | Infant's MOTRIN Concentrated Drops Active Ingredient: Ibuprofen 100 mg(NSAID)(in each 5 mL or 1 tsp.) |
|---|---|---|
| 24-35 lbs | 2-3 mos | 5 mL (1 tsp.) |
| 36-47 lbs | 4-5 yrs | 7.5 mL (1 1/2 tsp.) |
| 48-59 lbs | 6-8 yrs | 10 mL (2 tsp.) |
| 60-71 lbs | 9-10 yrs | 12.5 mL (2 1/2 tsp.) |
| 72-95 lbs | 11 yrs | 15 mL (3 tsp.) |
ANTIHISTAMINE (Diphenhydramine e.g.Benadryl)
Indications: Treatment of allergic reactions, nasal allergies, hives and itching.
- 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 finding child's weight in the top row of the dosage table.
- MEASURING the DOSAGE: Syringes and droppers are more accurate than teaspoons. If possible, use the syringe or dropper that comes with the medication. If you use a teaspoon, it should be a measuring spoon. Regular spoons are not reliable. Also, remember that 1 level teaspoon equals 5 ml and that ½ teaspoon equals 2.5 ml.
- FREQUENCY: Repeat every 6 hours as needed.
- ADULT DOSAGE: 50 mg.
- CHILDREN’S BENADRYL FASTMELTS: Each fastmelt tablet contains the equivalent of 12.5 mg of Diphenhydramine HCL and dosed the same as chewable tablets.
| Child's Weight (pounds) | 20-24 | 25-37 | 38-49 | 50-99 | 100+ | lbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid 12.5 mg/1 teaspoon |
3/4 | 1 | 1 1/2 | 2 | - | tsp |
| Liquid 12.5 mg/5 milliliters |
4 | 5 | 7.5 | 10 | - | ml |
| Chewable 12.5 mg |
- | 1 | 1 1/2 | 2 | 4 | tablets |
| Tablets 25 mg |
- | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1 | 2 | tablets |
| Capsules 25 mg |
- | - | - | 1 | 2 | caps |