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Dosing Chart

Dosing Charts for Infants and Children

  • Read and follow the label on all products
  • Use only the dosing device that comes with the specific product
  • Do NOT administer longer than 10 days unless directed by doctor
  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is taking any other drug containing an NSAID (prescription or non-prescription)

Infants’ Ibuprofen (Advil & Motrin)

WeightAgeDose (concentrated drops)
6-11 lbs0-5 mosDo Not Use
12-17 lbs6-11 mos1.25 mL
18-23 lbs12-23 mos1.875 mL
24-35 lbs2-3 yrsDo Not Use

Children’s Ibuprofen (Advil & Motrin)

WeightAgeDose (oral suspension)
24-35 lbs2-3 yrs5 mL
36-47 lbs4-5 yrs7.5 mL
48-59 lbs6-8 yrs10 mL
60-71 lbs9-10 yrs12.5 mL
72-95 lbs11 yrs15 mL

Infants’ Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

WeightAgeDose (Oral Suspension)
6-11 lbs0-3 mos1.25 mL
12-17 lbs4-11 mos2.5 mL
18-23 lbs12-23 mos3.75 mL

Children’s Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

WeightAgeDose (oral suspension)
24-35 lbs2-3 yrs5 mL
36-47 lbs4-5 yrs7.5 mL
48-59 lbs6-8 yrs10 mL
60-71 lbs9-10 yrs12.5 mL
72-95 lbs11 yrs15 mL

Children’s Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

WeightAgeDose
18-23 lbs12-23 months1/2 tsp
24-35 lbs2-3 yrs3/4 tsp
36-47 lbs4-5 yrs1 tsp
48-59 lbs6-8 yrs1 1/4 tsp
60-71 lbs9-10 yrs1 1/2 tsp
72-95 lbs11 yrs1 3/4 tsp
96 lbs and over12+2 tsp