Acetaminophen dosing chart
5 mL = 1 teaspoon
Weight | Infant / Children’s suspension | Children’s chewables | Junior strength chewables |
---|---|---|---|
160 mg/5 ml
|
80 mg each
|
160 mg each
|
|
6-11 lbs. | 1.25 mL | ||
12-17 lbs. |
2.5 mL
|
||
18-23 lbs. |
3.75 mL
|
||
24-35 lbs. |
5 mL
|
2 tablets
|
|
36-47 lbs. |
7.5 mL
|
3 tablets
|
|
48-59 lbs. |
10 mL
|
4 tablets
|
2 tablets
|
60-71 lbs. |
12.5 mL
|
5 tablets
|
2 1/2 tablets
|
72-95 lbs. |
15 mL
|
6 tablets
|
3 tablets
|
95 + lbs. |
4 tablets
|
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) may be given every 4 hours to infants greater than 3 months.
Under 3 months please consult your physician prior to giving any medication.
Ibuprofen dosing chart
5 mL = 1 teaspoon
Weight | Infant’s drops |
Children’s suspension |
Chewable tablets |
---|---|---|---|
50 mg/1.25 ml
|
100 mg/5 ml
|
100 mg
|
|
12-17 lbs. |
1.25 mL
|
||
18-23 lbs. |
1.875 mL
|
||
24-35 lbs |
5 mL
|
||
36-47 lbs. |
7.5 mL
|
||
48-59 lbs. |
10 mL
|
2 tablets
|
|
60-71 lbs. |
12.5 mL
|
2 1/2 tablets
|
|
72-95 lbs. |
15 mL
|
3 tablets
|
Ibuprofen (Advil) can be given every 6-8 hours as needed to children greater than 6 months.
Benadryl dosing chart
5 mL = 1 teaspoon
Weight | Children’s Benadryl Allergy Liquid 12.5 mg/5 ml |
Children’s Benadryl Allergy Chewable tablets 12.5 mg/tab |
---|---|---|
12-17 lbs. |
1.25 mL
|
|
18-23 lbs. |
2.5 mL
|
½ tablet
|
24-35 lbs |
3.75 mL
|
¾ tablet
|
36-47 lbs. |
5 mL
|
1 tablet
|
48-59 lbs. |
6.25 mL
|
1 ¼ tablets
|
60-71 lbs. |
7.5 mL
|
1 ½ tablets
|
72-95 lbs. |
8.75 mL
|
1 ¾ tablets
|
96+ lbs. |
10 mL
|
2 tablets
|
Benadryl (diphenhydramine) should only be given to children over 6 months. It may be given every 6 hours.
Nasal saline Recipe
8 oz. water
¼ tsp. Salt
Put drops of the solution in each side of your child’s nose. Wait 1 minute then suction with a nasal aspirator.
You may use the nose drops as often as needed. This is a soothing nose drop and is not addictive. Fresh nose drops should be made every 2 days.
POISON EMERGENCY? CALL POISON CONTROL:
1-800-222-1222
CELL: 1-800-451-1428
(BLUE RIDGE POISON CENTER)
Do not hesitate calling the poison center. A poison is anything that makes a child sick. Poisons can range from cosmetics to plants and pesticides. The poison control center is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. They can often help and prevent you from going to the ER or doctors office.