Call: (908) 508-0400 I WANT TO Dosage Charts for Children Children’s Tylenol (Acetaminophen) Dosage: NOTE: New Concentration for Infants. In accordance with FDA recommendations, acetaminophen manufacturers have changed the concentration of infant acetaminophen from 80mg/0.8ml to 160mg/5ml. Be aware that there may be both the old and new concentrations of infant’s acetaminophen products available in stores and in medicine cabinets. The pediatric acetaminophen products currently on the market can continue to be used as labeled. Be sure to check the label or contact our office should you have questions. Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided by The Pediatric Center is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. Drug information contained herein may be time sensitive. If you have questions about the dosage, contact one of our doctors or nurses. NOTE: AGE LIMIT. Don’t use under 12 weeks of age. (OLD) Infant’s Concentrated Drops * 80mg/0.8mL (NEW) Infant’s Suspension Children’s Suspension Liquid 160mg/5mL Children’s Soft Chewable Tablets 80mg each Junior Strength Chewable Tablets 160mg each Weight Age Dropperful (Use dropper) Teaspoon Tablet Tablet 6-11 lbs 0-3 mos Call office Call office 12-17 lbs 4-11 mos Call office Call office 18-23 lbs 12-23 mos 1.2 mL ¾ tsp. (3.75 ml) 1½ 24-35 lbs 2-3 yrs 1.6 mL 1 tsp. (5 mL) 2 1 36-47 lbs 4-5 yrs 1 ½ tsp. 3 2 48-59 lbs 6-8 yrs 2 tsp. 4 2 60-71 lbs 9-10 yrs 2½ 5 2½ 72-95 lbs 11 yrs 3 tsp. 6 3 96 lbs & over 12 yrs 8 4 Please note: One dose lasts 4 hours. Do not give >5 doses in 24 hours. Children’s Motrin (Ibuprofen) Dosage Infant’s Ibuprofen Concentrated Drops 50mg/1.25mL Children’s Ibuprofen Suspension 100mg/5mL Children’s Soft Chewable Tablets 50mg each Junior Strength Chewable Tablets 100mg each Adult Tablets 200mg Weight Age Dropperful (Use dropper) Teaspoon Tablet Tablet Tablet 0-5 mos 12-17 lbs 6-11 mos 1.25 mL ½ 18-23 lbs 12-23 mos 1.875 mL ¾ tsp. 24-35 lbs 2-3 yrs 1 tsp. 2 36-47 lbs 4-5 yrs 1½ 3 48-59 lbs 6-8 yrs 2 tsp. 4 2 1 60-71 lbs 9-10 yrs 2½ tsp. 5 2½ 1 72-95 lbs 11 yrs 3 tsp. 6 3 1½ Please Note: Not to be used under 6 months of age. One dose lasts 6-8 hours. Milliliter is abbreviated as mL; 5mL equals one teaspoon (tsp). Don’t use household teaspoons, which can vary in size. Aspirin should not be used in children to treat fever or pain. Benadryl Dosage Weight Benadryl Liquid 12.5 mg = 5 mL 5 mL = 1 teaspoon Benadryl Chewable 12.5 mg Benadryl Capsules 25 mg Benadryl Quick Dissolve Strips 25 mg 22-32 pounds 3/4 teaspoon 23-43 pounds 1 teaspoon 1 chewable 44-54 pounds 1 1/2 teaspoons 1 1/2 chewable 55-109 pounds 2 teaspoons 2 chewable 1 capsule 1 strip 110+ pounds 4 chewable 2 capsules 2 strips Please note: Give every 4-6 hours, as needed, and not more than four times in 24 hours unless directed by a health care professional. PARENT INFORMATION Patient Portal Dosage Charts Vaccine Policy Child Immunization Information Immunization Schedule SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT PATIENT FORMS PAY MY BILL 556 Central Ave. New Providence, NJ 07974 Phone:(908) 508-0400 Fax (908) 508-0370 Social Media Like us on Facebook Follow Us on Twitter Location Map Quick Links Get Directions Download Patient Forms Appointment Request Patient Reviews © Copyright 2020 The Pediatric Center. Information about COVID-19 TestingLearn More +