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Dosage Charts

We provide patients with a useful reference guide for common medications, including recommended dosages, possible side effects, and other important information to ensure safe and effective use.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosage for Infants and Children

Weight & Age
Liquid Dose
Tablet Dose
6-11 lbs or 0-3 months
Consult your pediatrician
Do not give
12-17 lbs or 4-11 months
2.5 mL (1/2 tsp.)
Do not give
18-23 lbs or 12-23 months
3.5 mL (2/3 tsp.)
Do not give
24-35 lbs or 2-3 years
5 mL (1 tsp.)
1 Tablet
36-47 lbs or 4-5 years
7.5 mL (1 1/2 tsp.)
1 1/2 Tablets
48-59 lbs or 6-8 years
10 mL (2 tsp.)
2 Tablets
60-71 lbs or 9-10 years
12.5 mL (2 1/2 tsp.)
2 1/2 Tablets
72-95 lbs or 11 years
15 mL (3 tsp.)
3 Tablets

mL= milliliters, tsp. = teaspoon

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for Children

Weight & Age
Liquid Dose
Tablet Dose
Under 2 years
Consult your pediatrician
Do not give
24-35 lbs or 2-3 years
5 mL (1 tsp.)
1 Tablet
36-47 lbs or 4-5 years
7.5 mL (1 1/2 tsp.)
1 1/2 Tablets
48-59 lbs or 6-8 years
10 mL (2 tsp.)
2 Tablets
60-71 lbs or 9-10 years
12.5 mL (2 1/2 tsp.)
2 1/2 Tablets
72-95 lbs or 11 years
15 mL (3 tsp.)
3 Tablets

mL= milliliters, tsp. = teaspoon

Ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil) Dosage for Infants and Children

Weight & Age
Liquid Dose
Tablet Dose
12-17 lbs or 6-11 months
2.5 mL (1/2 tsp.)
Do not give
18-23 lbs or 12-23 months
3.5 mL (approx. 3/4 tsp.)
Do not give
24-35 lbs or 2-3 years
5 mL (1 tsp.)
1 Tablet
36-47 lbs or 4-5 years
7.5 mL (1 1/2 tsp.)
1 1/2 Tablets
48-59 lbs or 6-8 years
10 mL (2 tsp.)
2 Tablets
60-71 lbs or 9-10 years
12.5 mL (2 1/2 tsp.)
2 1/2 Tablets
72-95 lbs or 11 years
15 mL (3 tsp.)
3 Tablets

mL= milliliters, tsp. = teaspoon

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Matthew Walton, DO
Canyon-View_Provider-Austin_BILLS
providers
Austin Bills, DO
801-798-7301
Family Medicine
Canyon-View_Provider-Aaron-FAUSETT
providers
Aaron Fausett, PA
801-465-9820
Family Medicine
Canyon-View_Provider-Stephen-TAKASAKI
providers
Stephen Takasaki, DO
801-489-8464
Family Medicine
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