Parent Resources Library
Parent References is an ever growing reference library that contains links to articles written by our own Clinicians as well as industry experts and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Mental Health Care Access for Children
How to Set Limits on Screen Time
Dosage Charts
Always use the dispenser that comes with the product. Never a kitchen teaspoon. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age.
CHILDREN’S ACETAMINOPHEN DOSAGE CHART
Note: 1 teaspoon = 5 ml
| Age/Weight | Infant’s or Children’s Acetaminophen Liquid (160mg/5mL) | Children’s Acetaminophen Chewable Tablets (160 mg tablets) | Children’s Acetaminophen Dissolvable Packets (160 mg) | Adult Strength Acetaminophen Tablets (325 mg tablets) |
| 0-3 Months 6-11 lbs. | 1.25 mL | |||
| 4-11 months 12-17 lbs. | 2.5 mL | |||
| 12-23 months 18-23 lbs. | 3.75 mL | |||
| 2-3 years 24-35 lbs. | 5 mL | 1 tablet | ||
| 4-5 years 36-47 lbs. | 7.5 mL | 1 1/2 tablets | ||
| 6-8 years 48-59 lbs. | 10 mL | 2 tablets | 1 packets | 1 tablet |
| 9-10 years 60-71 lbs. | 12.5 mL | 2 1/2 tablets | 2 packets | 1 tablet |
| 11 years 72-95 lbs | 15 mL | 3 tablets | 3 packets | 1½ tablets |
| 12 years+ 96 lbs.+ | 2 tablets (325 mg or 500 mg extra strength) |
BENADRYL® (Diphenhydramine) DOSAGE CHART
Do not give to children under 2 years of age. Do not give to children 2-6 years of age unless your doctor tells you do.
| Weight | Children’s Liquid Diphenhydramine Liquid 12.5mg/5mL | Children’s Diphenhydramine Chewable Tablets 12.5 mg | Diphenhydramine Tablet or Capsules 25 mg |
| 20-24 lbs | 4 mL | Consult your doctor | Consult your doctor |
| 25 to 37 lbs | 5 mL | 1 tablet | 1/2 tablet |
| 38-49 lbs | 7.5 mL | 1 1/2 tablets | 1/2 tablet |
| 50-99 lbs | 10 mL | 2 tablets | 1 tablet or capsule |
| 100 lbs + | 4 tablets | 2 tablets or capsules |
CHILDREN’S IBUPROFEN DOSAGE CHART
| Age/ Weight | Infants’ Drops (50 mg/ 1.25mL) | Liquid (100mg/5mL) | Children’s Chewable Tablets (100mg tablets) | Junior Strength Chewable Tablets (50m tablets) | Adult Strength Tablets (200mg Tablets) |
| 6-11 months 13-17 lbs. | 1.25 mL | 2.5 ml | |||
| 12-23 months 18-23 lbs. | 1.875 mL | 4 mL | |||
| 2-3 years 24-35 lbs. | 2.5 mL | 5 mL | 1 tablets | ||
| 4-5 years 36-47 lbs. | 3.75 mL | 7.5 mL | 1 1/2 tablets | ||
| 6-8 years 48-59 lbs. | 5 mL | 10 mL | 2 tablets | 2 tablets | 1 tablet |
| 9-10 years 60-71 lbs. | 12.5 mL | 2 1/2 tablets | 2½ tablets | 1 tablet | |
| 11-12 years 72-95 lbs. | 15 mL | 3 tablets | 3 tablets | 1 to 2 tablets | |
| 12 years+ 96 lbs.+ | 20 mL | 4 tablets | 2 tablets |