For your convenience we included here the doses for several of the medications that
you might use.
Be aware that these medications come in many formulations with different strengths.
Please verify and ensure that you are giving the correct dose using the formulation
you have.
For
any other questions regarding medication doses please call our office and talk to
a nurse.
|
Medication
|
Age/Weight
|
Dose
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acetaminophen
|
6 - 11 lbs
|
40 mg every 4
hours as needed
|
|
(Tylenol)
|
12 - 17 lbs
|
80 mg every 4
hours as needed
|
|
|
18 - 23 lbs
|
120 mg every 4
hours as needed
|
|
|
24 - 35 lbs
|
160 mg every 4
hours as needed
|
|
|
36 - 47 lbs
|
240 mg every 4
hours as needed
|
|
|
48 - 59 lbs
|
320 mg every 4
hours as needed
|
|
|
60 - 71 lbs
|
400 mg every 4
hours as needed
|
|
|
72 - 95 lbs
|
480 mg every 4
hours as needed
|
|
|
Over 95 lbs
|
640 mg every 4
hours as needed
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ibuprofen
|
under 6 months
|
may not give
|
|
(Motrin/Advil)
|
12 - 17 lbs
|
50 mg every 6
hours as needed
|
|
|
18 - 23 lbs
|
75 mg every 6
hours as needed
|
|
|
24 - 35 lbs
|
100 mg every 6
hours as needed
|
|
|
36 - 47 lbs
|
150 mg every 6
hours as needed
|
|
|
48 - 59 lbs
|
200 mg every 6
hours as needed
|
|
|
60 - 71 lbs
|
250 mg every 6
hours as needed
|
|
|
72 - 95 lbs
|
300 mg every 6
hours as needed
|
|
|
0ver 95 lbs
|
400 mg every 6
hours as needed
|
|
|
|
|
|
Claritin/Zyrtec
|
2-5 years old
|
5mg once a day
|
|
|
6 and older
|
10mg once a day
|
BENADRYL DOSAGE (ANTIHISTAMINE)
|
Child's weight more than (pounds)
| 20
| 25
| 38
| 50
| 100
| lbs.
|
Total amount (mg)
| 10
| 12.5
| 19
| 25
| 50
| mg
|
Liquid 12.5mg/5ml (tsp)
| 3/4
| 1
| 1½
| 2
| --
| tsp
|
Chewable 12.5 mg
| --
| 1
| 1½
| 2
| 4
| tablets
|
Capsules 25 mg
| --
| --
| --
| 1
| 2
| caps
|
· Benadryl Dosage: determine by finding your child's weight in the top row of the dosage table.
· Adult dose: 50 mg.
· Repeat every 6-8 hours as needed.
· Don't use under 1 year of age (reason: it's a sedative).