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.
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
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
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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