Over the Counter Medicine Dosages
Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Feverall, Tempra, etc.)
| 11 lbs. | 22 lbs. | 33 lbs. | 44 lbs. | 55 lbs. | 66 lbs. | 77 lbs. | 88 lbs. | |
| Children’s Liquid 160mg/5mL | 2.5 mL | 5 mL | 7.5 mL | 10 mL | 12.5 mL | 15 mL | 17.5 mL | 20 mL |
| Children’s Chewables 80mg tabs | 1 tab | 2 tabs | 3 tabs | 4 tabs | 5 tabs | 6 tabs | 7 tabs | 8 tabs |
| Junior Chewables 160 mg tabs |
1 tab | 2 tabs | 3 tabs | 4 tabs | ||||
| Adult Regular Strength 325mg tabs | 1 tab | 2 tabs | ||||||
| Adult Extra-strength 500 mg tabs | 1 tab |
2 tabs of Adult Extra-strength Acetaminophen (500mg tabs) for 140 lbs or greater
Acetaminophen may be given every 4 hours, as needed for pain or fever.
Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, etc.)
| 11 lbs. | 22 lbs. | 33 lbs. | 44 lbs. | 55 lbs. | 66 lbs. | 77 lbs. | 88 lbs. | |
| Children’s Drops 50mg/1.25ml | 1.25 mL | 2.5 mL | 3.75 mL | 5 mL | ||||
| Children’s Liquid 100mg/5 mL | 2.5 mL | 5 mL | 7.5 mL | 10 mL | 12.5 mL | 15 mL | 17.5 mL | 20 mL |
| Junior Strength 100mg tabs | 1 tab | 2 tabs | 3 tabs | 4 tabs | ||||
| Adult Strength 200mg tabs | 1 tab | 2 tabs |
Ibuprofen may be given every 6 to 8 hours, as needed for pain or fever.
Ibuprofen should not be given to infants under 6 months of age.
Antihistamine/Allergy Relief
| 11-21 lbs | 22-32 lbs | 33-43 lbs | 44-54 lbs | 55-65 lbs | 66-76 lbs | 77-87 lbs | 88+ lbs | |
| Children’s Benadryl | 2.5 mL | 5 mL | 7.5 mL | 10 mL | 12.5 mL | 15 mL | 17.5 mL | 20 mL |
Maximum 50 mg (20 mL)/dose every 6-8 hours.
Do not exceed 300 mg/24 hours.
These dosages are likely to cause drowsiness.
