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 a 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)

Weight Age Dose (concentrated drops)
6-11 lbs 0-5 mos Do Not Use
12-17 lbs 6-11 mos 1.25 mL
18-23 lbs 12-23 mos 1.875 mL
24-35 lbs 2-3 yrs Do Not Use

Children’s Ibuprofen (Advil & Motrin)

Weight Age Dose (oral suspension)
24-35 lbs 2-3 yrs 5 mL
36-47 lbs 4-5 yrs 7.5 mL
48-59 lbs 6-8 yrs 10 mL
60-71 lbs 9-10 yrs 12.5 mL
72-95 lbs 11 yrs 15 mL

Infants’ Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Weight Age Dose (Oral Suspension)
6-11 lbs 0-3 mos 1.25 mL
12-17 lbs 4-11 mos 2.5 mL
18-23 lbs 12-23 mos 3.75 mL

Children’s Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Weight Age Dose (oral suspension)
24-35 lbs 2-3 yrs 5 mL
36-47 lbs 4-5 yrs 7.5 mL
48-59 lbs 6-8 yrs 10 mL
60-71 lbs 9-10 yrs 12.5 mL
72-95 lbs 11 yrs 15 mL

Children’s Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

Weight Age Dose
18-23 lbs 12-23 months 1/2 tsp
24-35 lbs 2-3 yrs 3/4 tsp
36-47 lbs 4-5 yrs 1 tsp
48-59 lbs 6-8 yrs 1 1/4 tsp
60-71 lbs 9-10 yrs 1 1/2 tsp
72-95 lbs 11 yrs 1 3/4 tsp
96 lbs and over 12+ 2 tsp

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