Dosages for Common Children's Over the Counter Medication
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
(May be given every 4-6 hours as needed for fever or pain)
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Infant Drops
(Old formulation) |
Infants' Oral
Suspension
(New formulation) |
Children's Liquid or Suspension |
Junior Strength |
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0.8 ml = 80 mg |
5 ml (1 tsp.) = 160 mg |
5 ml (1 tsp.) = 160 mg |
1 tablet = 160 mg |
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6-11 lbs
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(2.7-5 kg)
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0.4 ml
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1.25 ml |
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12-17 lbs
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(5.5-7.7 kg)
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0.8 ml
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2.5 ml |
2.5 ml
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18-23 lbs
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(8.2-10.5 kg)
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1.2 ml
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3.75 ml |
3.75 ml
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24-35 lbs
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(10.9-15.9 kg)
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1.6 ml
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5 ml |
5 ml
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36-47 lbs
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(16.4-21.4 kg)
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7.5 ml
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48-59 lbs
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(21.8-26.8 kg)
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10 ml
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2 tablets
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60-71 lbs
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(27.3-32.3 kg)
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12.5 ml
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2.5 tablets
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72-95 lbs
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(32.7-43.2 kg)
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15 ml
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3 tablets
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Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)
(May be given every 6-8 hours as needed for fever, pain, or inflammation) |
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| Weight of Child |
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Infant Drops |
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Children's Liquid or Suspension |
Junior Strength |
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1.25 ml = 50 mg |
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5 ml (1 tsp.) = 100 mg |
1 tablet = 100 mg |
| < 11 lbs |
(5 kg) |
--NOT APPROVED FOR CHILDREN LESS THAN 6 MONTHS OF AGE--- |
| 12-17 lbs |
(5.5-7.7 kg) |
1.25 ml |
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| 18-23 lbs |
(8.2-10.5 kg) |
1.875 ml |
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| 24-35 lbs |
(10.9-15.9 kg) |
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5 ml |
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| 36-47 lbs |
(16.4-21.4 kg) |
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7.5 ml |
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| 48-59 lbs |
(21.8-26.8 kg) |
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10 ml |
2 tablets |
| 60-71 lbs |
(27.3-32.3 kg) |
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12.5 ml |
2.5 tablets |
| 72-95 lbs |
(32.7-43.2 kg) |
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15 ml |
3 tablets |
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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
(May be given every 6 hours as needed for allergies or nasal congestion)
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| Weight of Child |
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Children's Syrup |
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Children's Chewable Tablet |
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5 ml (1 tsp.) = 12.5 mg |
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1 tablet = 12.5 mg |
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| 5.5-10 lbs |
(2.5-4.5 kg) |
1.25 ml |
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| 11-16 lbs |
(5-7.3 kg) |
2.5 ml |
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0.5 tablet |
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| 17-21 lbs |
(7.7-9.5 kg) |
3.75 ml |
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| 22-27 lbs |
(10-12.3 kg) |
5 ml
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1 tablet |
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| 28-32 lbs |
(12.7-14.5 kg) |
6.25 ml |
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| 33-38 lbs |
(15-17.3 kg) |
7.5 ml |
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1.5 tablet |
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| 39-43 lbs |
(17.7-19.5 kg) |
8.75 ml |
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| >=44 lbs |
(>=20 kg) |
10 ml |
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2 tablet |
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Last Updated on Monday, 19 September 2011 18:24 |