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Common Questions

Immunization Schedule

Mental Health Care Access for Children

11 Tips for Setting Screen Time Rules with Your Kids

Dosage Charts

Always use the dispenser that comes with the product. Never a kitchen teaspoon. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age.

Prescription Requests & Information

Prescriptions are now sent automatically to the pharmacy of your choice. Please call your pharmacy to request a refill. If you believe your child is in need of a new prescription or a refill please call us today or fill out the form below. 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 (80 mg tablets)   Junior Strength Acetaminophen Chewable Tablets (160 mg tablets)   Adult Strength Acetaminophen Tablets (325 mg tablets)
2-4 months 8-11 lbs.   1.25ml
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   2 tablets
4-5 years 36-47 lbs.   7.5 ml   3 tablets
6-8 years 48-59 lbs.   10ml   4 tablets   2 tablets   1 tablet
9-10 years 60-71 lbs.   12.5 ml   5 tablets   2½ tablets   1 tablet
11 years 72-95 lbs   15 ml   6 tablets   3 tablets   1½ tablets
12 years+ 96 lbs.+   4 tablets   2 tablets

BENADRYL® (Diphenhydramine) DOSAGE CHART

*Benadryl is equally effective as brand name or generic.

Make sure there is no other active ingredient combined with it.

Age
Weight
Benadryl Allergy Liquid 12.5mg/5ml ChewableTabs or Melt strips                 12.5 mg Tablet or Capsules 25 mg
Under 3 months of age Consult your doctor Consult your doctor Consult your doctor
4-11 months 12-17 lbs 1.25 ml
12-23 months 18-23 lbs 2.5 ml
2-3 years 24-35 lbs 3.75 ml
4-5 years 36-47 lbs 5 ml 1 tablet
6-8 years 48-59 lbs 7.5 ml 1 1/2 tablets
9-10 years 60-71 lbs 10 ml 2 tablets 1 capsule
11 year olds 72-95 lbs 3 tablets 1 capsule
12+ 96+ lbs 4 tablets 2 capsules

CHILDREN’S IBUPROFEN DOSAGE CHART

Age/ Weight Infants’ Drops  (50 mg/ 1.25ml) Liquid (100mg/5ml) Children’s Chewable Tablets (50mg tablets) Junior Strength Chewable Tablets (50m tablets) Adult Strength Tablets (200mg Tablets)
6-11 months 13-17 lbs. 1.25ml 2.5 ml
12-23 months 18-23 lbs. 1.875ml
2-3 years 24-35 lbs. 2.5 ml 5 ml 2 tablets
4-5 years 36-47 lbs. 7.5 ml 3 tablets
6-8 years 48-59 lbs. 10ml 4 tablets 2 tablets
9-10 years 60-71 lbs. 12.5 ml 5 tablets 2½ tablets
11-12 years 72-95 lbs. 15 ml 6 tablets 3 tablets 1 to 2 tablets
12 years+ 96 lbs.+ 2 tablets

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