Pediatric Dosage Guide

It’s normal for children to need over the counter medications but making sure you give them the correct dosage is important. Providing too little may not have the desired effect and providing too much could have unintended consequences. As your child grows the dosage amount changes. See the dosages recommended by the pediatricians at La Grande Family Medicine below. If you have any questions or concerns about a medication or a dosage amount, please call our office at (541) 963-4139 before providing your child with the medication.

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.

NOTE: AGE LIMIT. Don’t use under 12 weeks of age.

Weight	Age	(NEW) Infant’s Suspension Children’s Suspension Liquid 160mg/5mL Teaspoon	Children’s Soft Chewable Tablets 80mg each Tablet	Junior Strength Chewable Tablets 160mg each Tablet
6-11 lbs	0-3 mos	Call office
12-17 lbs	4-11 mos	Call office
18-23 lbs	12-23 mos	¾ tsp. (3.75 ml)	1½
24-35 lbs	2-3 yrs	1 tsp. (5 mL)	2	1
36-47 lbs	6-8 yrs	2 tsp.	4	2
48-59 lbs	6-8 yrs	2 tsp.	4	2 ½
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

Weight	Age	Children’s Ibuprofen Suspension 100mg/5mL Teaspoon	Children’s Soft Chewable Tablets 50mg each Tablet	Junior Strength Chewable Tablets 100mg each Tablet	Adult Tablets 200mg Tablet
	0-5 mos
12-17 lbs	6-11 mos	1/2 tsp.
18-23 lbs	12-23 mos	3/4 tsp.
24-35 lbs	2-3 yrs	1 tsp.	2
36-47 lbs	4-5 yrs	1 1/2 tsp.	3
48-59 lbs	6-8 yrs	2 tsp.	4	2	1
60-71 lbs	9-10 yrs	2 1/2 tsp.	5	2 1/2	1
72-95 lbs	11 yrs	3 tsp.	6	3	1 1/2

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.

Children’s 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.