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ACETAMINOPHEN
ACETAMINOPHEN (Tylenol) to be given every 4 hours as needed. **Note: May be repeated dosages every 4 hours, but not more than 5 times daily.
| WEIGHT | AGE | CHILD LIQUID 160MG/5ML | INFANT’S DROPS 80MG/0.8ML | CHEWABLE TAB 80MG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-11 lbs | 0-3 mos | 1/4 tsb (1.25ml) | 1/2 dropperful=0.4ml | — |
| 12-17 lbs | 4-11mos | 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) | 1 dropperful=0.8ml | 1 tablet |
| 18-23 lbs | 12-24mos | 3/4 tsp (3.75ml) | 1 1/2 dropperful=1.2ml | 1.5 tablets |
| 24-35 lbs | 2-3 yrs | 1 tsp (5ml) | 2 dropperul=1.6ml | 2 tablets |
| 36-47 lbs | 4-5 yrs | 1 1/2 tsp (7.5ml) | — | 3 tablets |
| 48-59 lbs | 6-8 yrs | 2 tsp (10ml) | — | 4 tablets |
| 60-71 lbs | 9-10 yrs | 2 2/12 tsp (12.5ml) | — | 5 tablets |
| 72-95 lbs | 11 yrs | 3 tsp (15ml) | — | 6 tablets |
IBUPROFEN
IBUPROFEN (Advil and Motrin) to be given every 6 hours as needed. **Do not give to children under 6 months**
| WEIGHT | AGE | INFANT DROPS 50MG/1.25ML | CHILDREN’S LIQUID SUSP 100MG/5ML | CHEW TABS 50MG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-17 lbs | 6-11 mos | 1.25ml | — | — |
| 18-23 lbs | 12-23 mos | 1.875ml | — | — |
| 24-35 lbs | 2-3 yrs | 2.5ml | 1 tsp | 2 tablets |
| 36-47 lbs | 4-5 yrs | — | 1 1/2 tsp | 3 tablets |
| 48-59 lbs | 6-8 yrs | — | 2 tsp | 4 tablets |
| 60-71 lbs | 9-10 yrs | — | 2 1/2 tsp | 5 tablets |
| 72-95 lbs | 11 yrs | — | 3 tsp | 6 tablets |
DIPHENHYDRAMINE
DIPHENHYDRAMINE (Benadryl) dosing to be given every 6 hours as needed.
| WEIGHT | AGE | DOSE |
|---|---|---|
| 12-17 lbs | 6-11 mos | 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) |
| 18-30 lbs | 1-2 yrs | 1 tsp (5ml) |
| 31-44 lbs | 3-6 yrs | 1 1/2 tsp (7.5ml) |
| 45+ lbs | 6-12 yrs | 2 tsp (10ml) |
