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
    Dose 40 mg
    Liquid (160 mg/5 mL) 1.25 mL
    Tylenol Jr 160 mg (Children who can swallow pills) N/A
    Regular Strength Tylenol 325 mg (Older kids/teens) N/A
  • 12-17 pounds
    Dose 80 mg
    Liquid (160 mg/5 mL) 2.5 mL
    Tylenol Jr 160 mg (Children who can swallow pills) N/A
    Regular Strength Tylenol 325 mg (Older kids/teens) N/A
  • 18-23 pounds
    Dose 120 mg
    Liquid (160 mg/5 mL) 3.75 mL
    Tylenol Jr 160 mg (Children who can swallow pills) N/A
    Regular Strength Tylenol 325 mg (Older kids/teens) N/A
  • 24-35 pounds
    Dose 160 mg
    Liquid (160 mg/5 mL) 5 mL
    Tylenol Jr 160 mg (Children who can swallow pills) 1 tablet
    Regular Strength Tylenol 325 mg (Older kids/teens) N/A
  • 36-47 pounds
    Dose 240 mg
    Liquid (160 mg/5 mL) 7.5 mL
    Tylenol Jr 160 mg (Children who can swallow pills) 1.5 tablets
    Regular Strength Tylenol 325 mg (Older kids/teens) N/A
  • 48-70 pounds
    Dose 325 mg
    Liquid (160 mg/5 mL) 10 mL
    Tylenol Jr 160 mg (Children who can swallow pills) 2 tablets
    Regular Strength Tylenol 325 mg (Older kids/teens) 1 tablet
  • 71-95 pounds
    Dose 500 mg
    Liquid (160 mg/5 mL) 15 mL
    Tylenol Jr 160 mg (Children who can swallow pills) 3 tablets
    Regular Strength Tylenol 325 mg (Older kids/teens) 1.5 tablets

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
    Dose 50 mg
    INFANT DROPS (50 mg/1.25 mL) 1.25 mL
    CHILDREN’S LIQUID (100 mg/5 mL) 2.5 mL
    Motrin Jr 100 mg (Children who can swallow pills) N/A
    Regular Strength Advil 200 mg (Older kids/teens) N/A
  • 18-23 pounds
    Dose 75 mg
    INFANT DROPS (50 mg/1.25 mL) 1.875 mL
    CHILDREN’S LIQUID (100 mg/5 mL) 3.75 mL
    Motrin Jr 100 mg (Children who can swallow pills) N/A
    Regular Strength Advil 200 mg (Older kids/teens) N/A
  • 24-35 pounds
    Dose 100 mg
    INFANT DROPS (50 mg/1.25 mL) 2.5 mL
    CHILDREN’S LIQUID (100 mg/5 mL) 5 mL
    Motrin Jr 100 mg (Children who can swallow pills) 1 tablet
    Regular Strength Advil 200 mg (Older kids/teens) N/A
  • 36-47 pounds
    Dose 150 mg
    INFANT DROPS (50 mg/1.25 mL) 3.75 mL
    CHILDREN’S LIQUID (100 mg/5 mL) 7.5 mL
    Motrin Jr 100 mg (Children who can swallow pills) 1.5 tablets
    Regular Strength Advil 200 mg (Older kids/teens) N/A
  • 48-70 pounds
    Dose 200 mg
    INFANT DROPS (50 mg/1.25 mL) 5 mL
    CHILDREN’S LIQUID (100 mg/5 mL) 10 mL
    Motrin Jr 100 mg (Children who can swallow pills) 2 tablets
    Regular Strength Advil 200 mg (Older kids/teens) 1 tablet
  • 71-87 pounds
    Dose 300 mg
    INFANT DROPS (50 mg/1.25 mL) N/A
    CHILDREN’S LIQUID (100 mg/5 mL) 15 mL
    Motrin Jr 100 mg (Children who can swallow pills) 3 tablets
    Regular Strength Advil 200 mg (Older kids/teens) 1.5 tablets
  • 87+ pounds
    Dose 400 mg
    INFANT DROPS (50 mg/1.25 mL) N/A
    CHILDREN’S LIQUID (100 mg/5 mL) 20mL
    Motrin Jr 100 mg (Children who can swallow pills) 4 tablets
    Regular Strength Advil 200 mg (Older kids/teens) 2 tablets

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
    Liquid 12.5 mg/ 5 milliliters (mL) 4
    Liquid 12.5 mg/ 1 teaspoon (tsp) 3/4
    Chewable 12.5 mg N/A
    Tablets 25 mg N/A
    Capsules 25 mg N/A
  • 25-37 pounds
    Liquid 12.5 mg/ 5 milliliters (mL) 5
    Liquid 12.5 mg/ 1 teaspoon (tsp) 1
    Chewable 12.5 mg 1
    Tablets 25 mg 1/2
    Capsules 25 mg N/A
  • 38-49 pounds
    Liquid 12.5 mg/ 5 milliliters (mL) 7.5
    Liquid 12.5 mg/ 1 teaspoon (tsp) 1 1/2
    Chewable 12.5 mg 1 1/2
    Tablets 25 mg 1/2
    Capsules 25 mg N/A
  • 50-99 pounds
    Liquid 12.5 mg/ 5 milliliters (mL) 10
    Liquid 12.5 mg/ 1 teaspoon (tsp) 2
    Chewable 12.5 mg 2
    Tablets 25 mg 1
    Capsules 25 mg 1
  • 100+ pounds
    Liquid 12.5 mg/ 5 milliliters (mL) 20
    Liquid 12.5 mg/ 1 teaspoon (tsp) 4
    Chewable 12.5 mg 4
    Tablets 25 mg 2
    Capsules 25 mg 2