Pediatric Dosing Chart

Fever
Fever is defined as a temperature greater than or equal to 100.4 degrees. Fevers alone are not dangerous. Fever may be caused by an infection such as a simple cold, or may be caused by viruses or bacteria. A child’s appearance is more important than the temperature. Care includes giving your child plenty of fluids and dressing him/her in lightweight cloths. A rectal temperature is considered most accurate and the only dependable was to take a temperature in an infant less than 6 months old. An “ear scan” thermometer is convenient (and used often in our office), but not completely accurate; it should be used as a screening device only. An oral thermometer is accurate if the child keeps his/her mouth closed.

Conversions
1 teaspoon = 5cc = 5ml
Milligrams (mg) are NOT the same as milliliters (ml). A milliliter is the volume of fluid (i.e. teaspoon(tsp)). Milligram is the amount of medicine (active ingredient) in the fluid.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) DO NOT EXCEED 5 DOSES IN 24 HRS!
  May give every… 10-11 pounds
(2-3 months)		 12-19 pounds
(4-11 months)		 18-23 pounds
(12-23 months)		 24-35 pounds
(2-3 yrs)		 36-47 pounds
(4-5 yrs)		 48-59 pounds
(6-8 yrs)		 60-85 pounds
(9-11 yrs)
Chewable 80mg tablets 4 - 6 hours       2 tabs 3 tabs 4 tabs 6 tabs
Chewable 160mg tablets 4 - 6 hours 2 tab >3 tabs
½ dropper (0.4ml) 4 - 6 hours ½ dropper (0.4ml) 1 dropper (0.8ml) 1 ½ droppers (1.2ml) 2 droppers (1.6ml)
Elixir 160mg/ 5ml 4 - 6 hours ½ teaspoon ¾ teaspoon 1 teaspoon 1 ½teaspoons 2 teaspoons 3 teaspoons
Suppository 120mg 4 - 6 hours 1 suppository 1 ½ suppository
Suppository 325mg 4 - 6 hours ½ suppository ¾ suppository 2 suppository
Suppository 325mg 4 - 6 hours 1 suppository 1 ½ suppository 2 suppository
* CAUTION: We recommend that you use the dropper or dosage cup that comes with your medication to avoid a dangerous over dosage of medication for your child. Aspirin should not be given to your child.
Ibuprofen
  May give every… 14-17 pounds
(6-11 months)		 18-23 pounds
(12-23 months)		 24-35 pounds
(2-3 yrs)		 36-47 pounds
(4-5 yrs)		 48-59 pounds
(6-8 yrs)		 60-85 pounds
(9-11 yrs)
Chewable tablets 100mg 6 hours     1 tab 1½ tabs 2 tabs 2½ tabs
Chewable tablets 50mg 6 hours   2 tabs 3 tabs 4 tabs 5 tabs
Drops 50mg/1.25ml 6 hours 1 dropper (1.25ml) 1½ dropper (1.875ml) 2 droppers
(2.5ml)		 3 droppers
(3.75ml)		    
Suspension 100mg/5ml 6 hours ½ teaspoon ¾ teaspoon 1teaspoon 1½ teaspoons 2 teaspoons 2½ teaspoons
Tablets 200mg 6 hours         1 tab 1½ tabs
Cold Medicines
  May give every… 14-17 pounds
(6-11 months)		 18-23 pounds
(12-23 months)		 24-35 pounds
(2-3 yrs)		 36-47 pounds
(4-5 yrs)		 48-59 pounds
(6-8 yrs)		 60-85 pounds
(9-11 yrs)
Benadryl Syrup 6 hours     1 ½ teaspoons 1¾ teaspoons 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons
Dallergy Syrup 4 - 6 hours ¼ teaspoon ½ teaspoons 1 teaspoons 1½ teaspoons
Dimetapp Elixir 6 hours Do not use Do not use 1 teaspoon 1½ teaspoons 2 teaspoons 3 teaspoons
Nyquil (purple) Syrup 4 - 6 hours   1 ½ teaspoon 1½ teaspoons 2 teaspoons 3 teaspoons
Pediacare Cough-Cold Syrup 4 - 6 hours Do not use Do not use 1 teaspoon 1½ teaspoons 2 teaspoons 2½ teaspoons
Sudafed Syrup 6 hours Do not use Do not use ½ teaspoon ¾ teaspoons 1 teaspoon 1½ teaspoons
Triaminic (orange) Syrup 4 - 6 hours Do not use Do not use ½ teaspoon ¾ teaspoons 1 teaspoon 1½ teaspoons
Cough Medicines
  May give every… 14-17 pounds
(6-11 months)		 18-23 pounds
(12-23 months)		 24-35 pounds
(2-3 yrs)		 36-47 pounds
(4-5 yrs)		 48-59 pounds
(6-8 yrs)		 60-85 pounds
(9-11 yrs)
Benylin DM Syrup 6 hours Do not use Do not use 1 ½ teaspoons 1¾ teaspoons 2 teaspoons 2½ teaspoons
Delsym Syrup 12 hours Do not use ½ teaspoon ¾ teaspoon 1 teaspoons 1 teaspoons
Dimetapp DM 6 hours Do not use Do not use 1 teaspoon 1½ teaspoons 2 teaspoons 3 teaspoons
Donatussin Syrup 4 - 6 hours Do not use ¼ teaspoon ¼ teaspoon ½ teaspoon ¾ teaspoon
Pediacare Formula 44 Syrup 6 hours Do not use Do not use ½ tablespoon ½ teaspoon 1 tablespoon 1 teaspoon
Phenergan with Codeine Syrup 4-6 hours Do not use Do not use ¼ teaspoon ½ teaspoon 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon
Robutussin DM Syrup 4 hours Do not use Do not use ½ teaspoon ½ teaspoon 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon
Itching/Allergy/Motion Sickness
  May give every… 14-17 pounds
(6-11 months)		 18-23 pounds
(12-23 months)		 24-35 pounds
(2-3 yrs)		 36-47 pounds
(4-5 yrs)		 48-59 pounds
(6-8 yrs)		 60-85 pounds
(9-11 yrs)
Benedryl (red) Syrup 12.5mg/5ml 4-6 hours ¾ teaspoon 1 teaspoon 1½ teaspoons 1¾ teaspoons 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons
Benedryl Chews 4-6 hours     1 tabs 2 tabs 3 tabs