Dosage Charts for Children in Rochester, NY

Helpful Dosage Recommendations for Common Over The Counter Medicines

If you’re located in the suburbs of Rochester, NY such as Gates or Chili, and have questions about medications for your child, contact a pediatrician at the Westside Pediatric Group. Our pediatric office is located on 497 Beahan Rd. Rochester, NY. For appointments call (585) 247-5400 or request an appointment online using our patient portal.

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parent giving a sick child medication

 

TYLENOL/Acetaminophen Dosage

WeightAgeInfant/Children’s Suspension

160mg/5mL

Children’s Soft Chewable

Tablets 80mg

Junior Strength Chewable

Tablets 160mg

12-17 lbs4-11 mos2.5 mL
18-23 lbs12-23 mos 3.75 mL
24-35 lbs2-3 yrs 5 mL2 (160 mg)
36-47 lbs4-5 yrs7.5 mL3 (240 mg)
48-59 lbs6-8 yrs10 mL4 (320 mg)2 (320 mg)
60-71 lbs9-10 yrs12.5 mL5 (400 mg)2 ½ (400 mg)
72-95 lbs11 yrs15 mL6 (480 mg)3 (480 mg)
96 lbs & over12 yrs20 mL4 (640 mg)

Please note: One dose lasts 4 hours. Do not give >5 doses in 24 hours.

IBUPROFEN/Motrin Dosage

WeightAgeInfant’s Ibuprofen Concentrated Drops 50mg/1.25mL

Dropperful (Use dropper)

Children’s Ibuprofen Suspension 100mg/5mL

Teaspoon

Children’s Soft Chewable Tablets 50mg each

Tablet

Junior Strength Chewable Tablets 100mg each

Tablet

Junior Strength Ibupofen Caplets 100mg

Caplet

12-17 lbs6-11 mos1=(1.25 mL)
18-23 lbs12-23 mos1 ½=(1.875 mL)
24-35 lbs2-3 yrs2=(2.5 mL)5 mL2 (100 mg)
36-47 lbs4-5 yrs7.5 mL3 (150 mg)
48-59 lbs6-8 yrs10 mL4 (200 mg)2 (200 mg)2 (200 mg)
60-71 lbs9-10 yrs12.5 mL5 (250 mg)2 ½ (250 mg)2 ½ (250 mg)
72-95 lbs11 yrs15 mL6 (300 mg)3 (300 mg)3 (300 mg)

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.

BENADRYL/Diphenhydramine Dosage

WeightBenadryl Liquid
12.5 mg = 5 mL
5 mL = 1 teaspoon
Benadryl Chewable
12.5 mg
Benadryl Capsules
25 mg
Benadryl Quick Dissolve Strips
25 mg
22-31 pounds3.75 mL
32-43 pounds5 mL1 (12.5 mg)
44-54 pounds7.5 mL1 1/2 (18.75 mg)
55-109 pounds10 mL2 (25 mg)1 (25 mg)1 strip (25 mg)
110+ pounds20 mL4 (50 mg)2 (50 mg)2 strips (50 mg)

Please note: Give every 4-6 hours, as needed, and not more than four times in 24 hours unless directed by a health care professional.