Medication Dosing

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosing

For children older than 2 months of age only.

Dose is every 4-6 hours. Infant’s and Children’s Tylenol are the same dose; infant’s comes with a syringe instead of a cup.

Select your child’s weight:
  • 6-11 pounds
  • 12-17 pounds
  • 18-23 pounds
  • 24-35 pounds
  • 36-47 pounds
  • 48-70 pounds
  • 71-95 pounds

Ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil) Dosing

For children older than 6 months of age only.

Dose is every 6-8 hours. Infant and Children’s Motrin are different dosages, please check the label carefully.

Select your child’s weight:
  • 12-17 pounds
  • 18-23 pounds
  • 24-35 pounds
  • 36-47 pounds
  • 48-70 pounds
  • 71-87 pounds
  • 87+ pounds

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Dosing

For children older than 1 year of age only.

Dose is every 4-6 hours.

Select your child’s weight:
  • 20-24 pounds
  • 25-37 pounds
  • 38-49 pounds
  • 50-99 pounds
  • 100+ pounds