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Tylenol / Motrin / Benadryl Dosing
Weight-based dosing chart for common children’s medications including acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil), and diphenhydramine (Benadryl), with safe dosing intervals and age guidelines.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol®) Dosage
Dosage interval is every 4 hours. Do not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours.
Do not use before 2 months of age. Between 2 and 3 months of age, please consult a doctor.
Age
Weight
Infant & Children's Suspension Liquid (160mg/5ml)
Children's Soft Chew Tablets (80mg each)
Junior Strength Chewable Tablets (160mg each)
0–3 mos
6–11 lbs
1.25 ml (CALL doctor FIRST)
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4–11 mos
12–17 lbs
2.5 ml or ½ tsp
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12–23 mos
18–23 lbs
3.75 ml or ¾ tsp
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2–3 yrs
24–35 lbs
5 ml or 1 tsp
2 tablets
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4–5 yrs
36–47 lbs
7.5 ml or 1.5 tsp
3 tablets
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6–8 yrs
48–59 lbs
10 ml or 2 tsp
4 tablets
2 tablets
9–10 yrs
60–71 lbs
12.5 ml or 2.5 tsp
5 tablets
2.5 tablets
11 yrs
72–95 lbs
15 ml or 3 tsp
6 tablets
3 tablets
12 yrs
96+ lbs
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4 tablets
Ibuprofen (Motrin® / Advil®) Dosage
Dosage interval is every 6 hours. Do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours.
Do not use before 6 months of age.
Age
Weight
Concentrated Infants’ Drops (50mg/1.25ml)
Children’s Ibuprofen Suspension (100mg/1 tsp)
Junior Strength Chewables (100mg each)
6–11 mos
12–17 lbs
1.25 ml
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12–23 mos
18–23 lbs
1.875 ml
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2–3 yrs
24–35 lbs
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5 ml or 1 tsp
1 tablet
4–5 yrs
36–47 lbs
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7.5 ml or 1.5 tsp
1.5 tablets
6–8 yrs
48–59 lbs
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10 ml or 2 tsp
2 tablets
9–10 yrs
60–71 lbs
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12.5 ml or 2.5 tsp
2.5 tablets
11 yrs
72–95 lbs
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15 ml or 3 tsp
3 tablets
Children’s Diphenhydramine (Benadryl®) Dosage
Dosage interval is every 6 hours. Do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours.
