Medicine Dosages

Acetaminophen/Ibuprofen

Acetaminophen/Ibuprofen Dosages

Acetaminophen

Dosages for Acetaminophen medicines for different weights and ages
Medicine Name	May Give Every	10-11 lbs.	12-17 lbs.	18-23 lbs.	24-35 lbs.	36-47 lbs.	48-59 lbs.	60-85 lbs.
All Medicines	Do not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours
NEW INFANT CONCENTRATION (Suspension) Check Bottle! 160mg/5ml	4 – 6 hours	1.25 ml	2.5 ml 1/2 tsp.	3.75 ml 3/4 tsp	5 ml 1 tsp.	1 1/2 tsp.	2 tsp.	2 1/2 tsp. (3 tsp if over 72 lbs)
Children’s Suspension 160 mg/5 ml	4 – 6 hours		1/2 tsp.	3/4 tsp.	1 tsp.	1 1/2 tsp.	2 tsp.	2 1/2 tsp. (3 tsp if over 72 lbs)
Suppository 120 mg	4 – 6 hours			1 supp.	1-1/2 supp.
Suppository 325 mg	4 – 6 hours				1/2 supp.	3/4 supp.	1 supp.
Suppository 80 mg	4 – 6 hours		1 supp.	1-1/2 supp.	2 supp.

Ibuprofen

Dosages for ibuprofen medicines for various weights and ages
Medicine Name	May Give Every	12-17 lbs. 6 mo+	18-23 lbs.	24-35 lbs.	36-47 lbs.	48-59 lbs.	60-85 lbs.
Suspension 100 mg/5 ml	6 hours	1/2 tsp.	3/4 tsp.	1 tsp.	1-1/2 tsp.	2 tsp.	2-1/2 tsp.
Tablets 200 mg	6 hours					1 tab.	1-1/2 tab.

Benadryl Dosages

Benadryl

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Dose Table for every 6 – 8 hours
Child’s Weight (lbs)	10 – 14	15 – 19	20 – 24	25 – 37	38 – 49	50 – 99	100+	lbs.
Liquid 12.5 mg/5 ml	2	3	3.75	5	7.5	10	—	ml
Tablets 25 mg	—	—	—	1/2	1/2	1	2	tablets

When to Use. Treatment of allergic reactions, nasal allergies, hives and itching.

Table Notes:

• AGE LIMITS. Benadryl can be used at any age, but please consult a physician if looking to dose in a child under 4 months of age.  All dosing is based on weight, not age.  If under 6 years, don’t give products with more than one ingredient in them. (Reason: FDA recommendations 10/2008).
• DOSE. Find the child’s weight in the top row of the dose table. Look below the correct weight for the dose based on the product you have.
• MEASURE the DOSE. Syringes and droppers are more accurate than teaspoons. If possible, use the syringe or dropper that comes with the medicine.  If not, you can get a med syringe at drug stores. If you use a teaspoon, it should be a measuring spoon. (Reason: regular spoons are not reliable.) Keep in mind 1 level teaspoon equals 5 ml and that ½ teaspoon equals 2.5 ml.
• ADULT DOSE. 50 mg
• HOW OFTEN. Repeat every 6 hours as needed.