Pediatric Dosage Guide

Accurate weight-based guidance for common over-the-counter medications.

Safety Checklist

• Measure Accurately: Use ONLY the oral syringe/cup provided with the medication.

• Weight-Based Dosing: Always dose based on your child's current weight, not their age.

• Intervals: Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours for Acetaminophen.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Liquid Concentration: 160 mg / 5 mL

Infants Under 3 Months

DO NOT give Acetaminophen to infants under 3 months without a doctor's order. Newborn fevers require immediate evaluation.

Weight (lbs)Dose (mL) every 4-6 hrs
6 - 11 lbs1.25 mL
12 - 17 lbs2.5 mL
18 - 23 lbs3.75 mL
24 - 35 lbs5 mL
36 - 47 lbs7.5 mL
48 - 59 lbs10 mL
60 - 71 lbs12.5 mL
72 - 95 lbs15 mL

Ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil)

Concentration: 100 mg / 5 mL

Infants Under 6 Months

DO NOT give Ibuprofen to infants under 6 months of age. Give with food or milk to prevent stomach upset.

Weight (lbs)Dose (mL) every 6-8 hrs
12 - 17 lbs2.5 mL
18 - 23 lbs3.75 mL
24 - 35 lbs5 mL
36 - 47 lbs7.5 mL
48 - 59 lbs10 mL
60 - 71 lbs12.5 mL
72 - 95 lbs15 mL

Allergy & Hives

Emergency & Home Care

For mild symptoms or hives, we recommend Zyrtec (Cetirizine) or Claritin (Loratadine). These provide 24-hour non-drowsy relief.

URGENT: CALL 911 IF:

  • • Difficulty breathing, wheezing, or "barking" cough
  • • Swelling of the tongue, lips, or throat
  • • Fainting, dizziness, or skin turning blue
  • • Severe hives combined with vomiting or stomach pain
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