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Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Products labeled “cold,” “cold and sinus,” “multisymptom,” or “PM” are not recommended for children under the age of 6, as they contain additional medications. Products may come in different doses. Read packages carefully to determine the specific concentration of liquids and/or the specific dose in each chewable or tablet. Always use the measuring device packaged with the liquid medication; do not substitute another measuring device.
Children’s liquid: | 160 mg/5 mL = 160 mg/1 tsp |
Children’s Meltaway/chewables (age 2-5): | 80 mg each |
Junior Meltaway/chewables (age 6-11): | 160 mg each |
Adult regular strength tablets/caplets/capsules: | 325 mg each |
Adult extra strength tablets/caplets/capsules: | 500 mg each |
Indication
Give for fever or pain.
Not recommended for relief of cold symptoms.
Not recommended under the age of 3 months without a doctor’s supervision
Timing
You may give a dose of acetaminophen (Tylenol) every 4-6 hours.
Maximum number of doses in a 24 hour period: 5
Weight | Liquid | 80 mg chews | 160 mg chews | 325 mg tabs |
6-11 lbs | ||||
12-17 lbs | ½ tsp = 2.5 mL | |||
18-23 lbs | ¾ tsp = 3.75 mL | |||
24-35 lbs | 1 tsp = 5 mL | 2 chews | 1 chew | |
36-47 lbs | 1 ½ tsp = 7.5 mL | 3 chews | 1 ½ chews | |
48-59 lbs | 2 tsp = 10 mL | 4 chews | 2 chews | 1 tablet |
60-71 lbs | 2 ½ tsp = 12.5 mL | 5 chews | 2 ½ chews | |
72-95 lbs | 3 tsp = 15 mL | 6 chews | 3 chews | |
>95 lbs | 4 tsp = 20 mL | 8 chews | 4 chews | 2 tablets |
Ibuprofen (Motrin,Advil)
Products labeled “cold,” “cold and sinus,” “multisymptom,” or “PM” are not recommended for children under the age of 6, as they contain additional medications. Products may come in different doses. Read packages carefully to determine the specific concentration of liquids and/or the specific dose in each chewable or tablet. Always use the measuring device packaged with the liquid medication; do not substitute another measuring device.
Concentrated infants’ drops: | 50 mg/1.25 mL |
Children’s liquid: | 100 mg/5 mL = 100 mg/1 tsp |
Junior strength chewables: | 100 mg each |
Junior strength caplets: | 100 mg each |
Adult tablets or caplets: | 200 mg each |
Indication
Give for fever or pain.
Not recommended for relief of cold symptoms.
Not recommended for children under the age of 6 months.
Timing
You may give a dose of ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) every 6-8 hours.
Maximum number of doses in a 24 hour period: 4
Weight | Drops | Liquid | Chewable/Caplet | Adult Tablets |
12-17 lbs | 1.25 mL | ½ tsp = 2.5 mL | ||
18-23 lbs | 1.875 mL | ¾ tsp = 3.75 mL | ||
24-35 lbs | 2.5 mL (1.25 x 2) | 1 tsp = 5 mL | 1 chew/cap | |
36-47 lbs | 3.75 mL (1.875 x 2) | 1 ½ tsp = 7.5 mL | 1 ½ chews/caps | |
48-59 lbs | 2 tsp = 10 mL | 2 chews/caps | 1 adult tablet | |
60-71 lbs | 2 ½ tsp = 12.5 mL | 2 ½ chews/caps | ||
72-95 lbs | 3 tsp = 15 mL | 3 chews/caps | ||
>95 lbs | 4 tsp = 20 mL | 4 chews/caps | 2 adult tablets |
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Products labeled “allergy plus cold” or “allergy plus sinus” are not recommended for children under the age of 6, as they contain additional medications. Always use the measuring device packaged with the liquid medication; do not substitute another measuring device.
Children’s liquid: | 12.5 mg/5 mL = 12.5 mg/1 tsp |
Children’s chewables or FastMelt tablets: | 12.5 mg each |
Adult tablets or capsules or Quick Dissolve Strips: | 25 mg each |
Indication
Give for hives, allergic reaction, itching, or seasonal allergy symptoms.
Not recommended as a sleep aid or for relief of cold symptoms.
Not recommended under the age of 1 without the supervision of a doctor.
Timing
You may give a dose of diphenhydramine (Benadryl) every 6 hours as needed.
Weight | Liquid | Chewable | Tablets/capsules/strips |
17-21 lbs | ¾ tsp = 3.75 mL | ||
22-32 lbs | 1 tsp = 5 mL | 1 chew | |
33-42 lbs | 1 ½ tsp = 7.5 mL | 1 ½ chews | |
43-53 lbs | 2 tsp = 10 mL | 2 chews | 1 tablet |
54-64 lbs | 2 ½ tsp = 12.5 mL | 2 ½ chews | |
65-75 lbs | 3 tsp = 15 mL | 3 chews | |
76-86 lbs | 3 ½ tsp = 17.5 mL | 3 ½ chews | |
>86 lbs | 4 tsp = 20 mL | 4 chews | 2 tablets |
Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
Products labeled “D” or “plus decongestant” are not recommended for children under the age of 6, as they contain additional medications. In addition, chewables and tablets may come in different doses. Read packages carefully to determine the specific dose in each chewable or tablet. Always use the measuring device packaged with the liquid medication; do not substitute another measuring device
Children’s Liquid | 5 mg/5mL = 5 mg/1 tsp |
Children’s chewables: | 5 mg OR 10 mg each |
Adult tablets or liquid gels: | 5 mg OR 10 mg each |
Indication
Give for hives, itching, or seasonal allergy symptoms.
Not recommended as a sleep aid or for relief of cold symptoms.
Not recommended under the age of 6 months.
Timing
You may give a dose of cetirizine (Zyrtec) either once or twice daily, as indicated below.
Age | Liquid | 5 mg Chew/Tabs | 10 mg Chew/Tabs |
6 – 11 months | ½ tsp = 2.5 mL daily | ||
12 – 23 months | ½ tsp = 2.5 mL twice daily | ||
2 – 5 years | 1 tsp daily 1 daily | ||
6 – 11 years | 1 tsp daily, may increase to 2 tsp daily if needed | 1 daily, may increase to 2 daily if needed | 1 daily |
12 + years | 2 tsp daily | 2 daily | 1 daily |
Loratadine (Claritin)
Products labeled “D” or “plus decongestant” are not recommended for children under the age of 6, as they contain additional medications. In addition, chewables and tablets may come in different doses. Read packages carefully to determine the specific dose in each chewable or tablet. Always use the measuring device packaged with the liquid medication; do not substitute another measuring device.
Children’s liquid: | 5 mg/5 mL = 5 mg/1 tsp |
Children’s chewables or RediTabs: | 5 mg OR 10 mg each |
Adult tablets, capsules, or RediTabs: | 5 mg OR 10 mg each |
Indication
Give for hives or allergy symptoms.
Not recommended for relief of cold symptoms.
Not recommended under the age of 2 years.
Timing
You may give a dose of loratadine (Claritin) once daily
Age | Liquid | 5 mg Chew/Tabs | 10 mg Chew/Tabs |
2 – 5 years | 1 tsp | 1 chewable daily | |
6 + years | 2 tsp | 2 chewables | 1 chewable |