pediatrics educational resources
OTC drug dosing
- Dosage charts are for U.S. products only. Concentrations may vary with international pharmaceuticals. Always double check the concentration if product bought from or manufactured outside the U.S.
- Dosing recommendations vary by indication/ disease state, and your physician’s specific advice about the individual patient’s clinical condition is what should guide actual usage.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosing
For children older than 2 months of age only.
Dose is every 4-6 hours. Infants’ and Children’s Tylenol are the same dose; Infants’ 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 |
| Chewable 80 mg | N/A |
| Tylenol Jr 160 mg | N/A |
| Regular Strength Tylenol 325 mg | N/A |
12-17 pounds
| Dose | 80 mg |
| Liquid (160 mg/5 mL) | 2.5 mL |
| Chewable 80 mg | 1 tablet |
| Tylenol Jr 160 mg | N/A |
| Regular Strength Tylenol 325 mg | N/A |
18-23 pounds
| Dose | 120 mg |
| Liquid (160 mg/5 mL) | 3.75 mL |
| Chewable 80 mg | 1.5 tablets |
| Tylenol Jr 160 mg | N/A |
| Regular Strength Tylenol 325 mg | N/A |
24-35 pounds
| Dose | 160 mg |
| Liquid (160 mg/5 mL) | 5 mL |
| Chewable 80 mg | 2 tablets |
| Tylenol Jr 160 mg | 1 tablet |
| Regular Strength Tylenol 325 mg | N/A |
36-47 pounds
| Dose | 240 mg |
| Liquid (160 mg/5 mL) | 7.5 mL |
| Chewable 80 mg | 3 tablets |
| Tylenol Jr 160 mg | 1.5 tablets |
| Regular Strength Tylenol 325 mg | N/A |
48-70 pounds
| Dose | 325 mg |
| Liquid (160 mg/5 mL) | 10 mL |
| Chewable 80 mg | 4 tablets |
| Tylenol Jr 160 mg | 2 tablets |
| Regular Strength Tylenol 325 mg | 1 tablet |
71-95+ pounds
| Dose | 500 mg |
| Liquid (160 mg/5 mL) | 15 mL |
| Chewable 80 mg (Children older than 3 years) | 6 tablets |
| 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. Infants’ 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 |
| Chewable 50 mg | N/A |
| Motrin Jr 100 mg | N/A |
| Regular Strength Advil 200 mg | 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 |
| Chewable 50 mg | 1.5 tablets |
| Motrin Jr 100 mg | N/A |
| Regular Strength Advil 200 mg | 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 |
| Chewable 50 mg | 2 tablets |
| Motrin Jr 100 mg | 1 tablet |
| Regular Strength Advil 200 mg | 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 |
| Chewable 50 mg | 3 tablets |
| Motrin Jr 100 mg | 1.5 tablets |
| Regular Strength Advil 200 mg | 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 |
| Chewable 50 mg | 4 tablets |
| Motrin Jr 100 mg | 2 tablets |
| Regular Strength Advil 200 mg | 1 tablet |
71-95+ pounds
| Dose | 300 mg |
| Infant drops (50 mg/1.25 mL) | N/A |
| Children’s liquid (100 mg/5 mL) | 15 mL |
| Chewable 50 mg | 6 tablets |
| Motrin Jr 100 mg | 3 tablets |
| Regular Strength Advil 200 mg | 1.5 tablets |
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Dosing
For children older than 2 years of age only.
Dose is every 6-8 hours.
Select your child’s weight:
20-24 pounds
| Dose | 10 mg |
| Solution 12.5 mg/5mL | 4mL |
| Chewable 12.5 mg | N/A |
| Tablet 25 mg | N/A |
| Capsules 25 mg | N/A |
25-37 pounds
| Dose | 12.5 mg |
| Solution 12.5 mg/5mL | 5mL |
| Chewable 12.5 mg | 1 pill |
| Tablet 25 mg | 0.5 pill |
| Capsules 25 mg | N/A |
38-49 pounds
| Dose | 18 mg |
| Solution 12.5 mg/5mL | 7.5 mL |
| Chewable 12.5 mg | 1.5 pills |
| Tablet 25 mg | 0.5 pill |
| Capsules 25 mg | N/A |
50-99 pounds
| Dose | 25 mg |
| Solution 12.5 mg/5mL | 10mL |
| Chewable 12.5 mg | 2 pills |
| Tablet 25 mg | 1 pill |
| Capsules 25 mg | 1 pill |
100+ pounds
| Dose | 50 mg |
| Solution 12.5 mg/5mL | N/A |
| Chewable 12.5 mg | 4 pills |
| Tablet 25 mg | 2 pills |
| Capsules 25 mg | 2 pills |