Dosage.pdf

DOSAGE CHARTS
INFANTS TYLENOL® CONCENTRATED DROPS
(for fever, teething, or pain)
*** CAN BE REPEATED EVERY 4 HOURS AS NEEDED ***
Weight in Pounds
Dose in mL
1.2 (dropper and a half 0.8 + 0.4) 1.6 (two dropper fulls 0.8 + 0.8) *** FOR STRONG FEVERS THAT DO NOT RESPOND WELL TO EITHER TYLENOL®
OR MOTRIN®/ADVIL® ALONE, YOU CAN ALTERNATE THE TWO MEDS EVERY 3
HOURS FOR A DAY IF NEEDED, AS LONG AS YOUR CHILD IS OVER 6 MONTHS OF
AGE. (For example, Tylenol® dose at 12:00 p.m., Motrin® or Advil® dose at 3:00 p.m., Tylenol®
dose again at 6:00 p.m., Motrin® or Advil® dose again at 9:00 p.m., etc…) ***
INFANTS MOTRIN® OR ADVIL® CONCENTRATED DROPS
(for fever, teething, or pain)
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Not To Be Given If Under 12 Pounds Preferable if Given After the Age of 6 Months Best if Not Given on an Empty Stomach *** CAN BE REPEATED EVERY 6 HOURS AS NEEDED ***
Weight in Pounds
Dose in mL
1.56 (halfway between 1.25 & 1.875 mL) *** FOR STRONG FEVERS THAT DO NOT RESPOND WELL TO EITHER TYLENOL®
OR MOTRIN®/ADVIL® ALONE, YOU CAN ALTERNATE THE TWO MEDS EVERY 3
HOURS FOR A DAY IF NEEDED, AS LONG AS YOUR CHILD IS OVER 6 MONTHS OF
AGE. (For example, Tylenol® dose at 12:00 p.m., Motrin® or Advil® dose at 3:00 p.m., Tylenol®
dose again at 6:00 p.m., Motrin® or Advil® dose again at 9:00 p.m., etc…) ***
CHILDRENS TYLENOL® SYRUP
(for fever, teething, or pain)
*** CAN BE REPEATED EVERY 4 HOURS AS NEEDED ***
Weight in Pounds
Dose in Teaspoons
At this point you can start giving tablets if able to swallow: *** FOR STRONG FEVERS THAT DO NOT RESPOND WELL TO EITHER TYLENOL®
OR MOTRIN®/ADVIL® ALONE, YOU CAN ALTERNATE THE TWO MEDS EVERY 3
HOURS FOR A DAY IF NEEDED, AS LONG AS YOUR CHILD IS OVER 6 MONTHS OF
AGE. (For example, Tylenol® dose at 12:00 p.m., Motrin® or Advil® dose at 3:00 p.m., Tylenol®
dose again at 6:00 p.m., Motrin® or Advil® dose again at 9:00 p.m., etc…) ***
CHILDRENS MOTRIN® OR ADVIL® SYRUP
(for fever, teething, or pain)
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Not To Be Given If Under 12 Pounds Preferable if Given After the Age of 6 Months Best if Not Given on an Empty Stomach *** CAN BE REPEATED EVERY 6 HOURS AS NEEDED ***
Weight in Pounds
Dose in Teaspoons
At this point you can start giving tablets if able to swallow: *** FOR STRONG FEVERS THAT DO NOT RESPOND WELL TO EITHER TYLENOL® OR
MOTRIN®/ADVIL® ALONE, YOU CAN ALTERNATE THE TWO MEDS EVERY 3 HOURS FOR A
DAY IF NEEDED, AS LONG AS YOUR CHILD IS OVER 6 MONTHS OF AGE. (For example,
Tylenol® dose at 12:00 p.m., Motrin® or Advil® dose at 3:00 p.m., Tylenol® dose again at 6:00 p.m., Motrin®
or Advil® dose again at 9:00 p.m., etc…) ***
BENADRYL® SYRUP
(for allergic reactions, itchy hives, seasonal allergies)
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
NOT TO BE GIVEN IF UNDER 6 MONTHS OF AGE CAN BE REPEATED EVERY 6 HOURS AS NEEDED
* CAUTION: MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS *
* Maximum of 4 doses in 24 hours*
Weight in Pounds
Dose in mL
ZYRTEC®
(for allergic reactions, itchy hives, seasonal allergies, sinus drip, & nasal congestion)
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
NOT TO BE GIVEN IF UNDER 6 MONTHS OF AGE BEST IF GIVEN BEFORE BEDTIME. ONLY GIVEN ONCE A DAY.
* CAUTION: MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS *
* Maximum of 1 dose in 24 hours*
Age
Dose in teaspoons
ROBITUSSIN®-DM
(for chest congestion & cough)
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
NOT TO BE GIVEN IF UNDER 2 YEARS OF AGE CAN BE REPEATED EVERY 4 HOURS AS NEEDED
* Maximum of 6 doses in 24 hours*
Age
Dose in teaspoons
ROBITUSSIN®- EXPECTORANT
(for chest & thick nasal congestion)
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
NOT TO BE GIVEN IF UNDER 2 YEARS OF AGE CAN BE REPEATED EVERY 4 HOURS AS NEEDED
* Maximum of 6 doses in 24 hours*
Age
Dose in teaspoons
CHILDREN’S DIMETAPP® - COLD & ALLERGY
(for nasal congestion)
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
NOT TO BE GIVEN IF UNDER 2 YEARS OF AGE CAN BE REPEATED EVERY 4 HOURS AS NEEDED
* Maximum of 4 doses in 24 hours*
Age
Dose in teaspoons
CHILDREN’S DIMETAPP® - COLD & COUGH
(for nasal congestion & cough)
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
NOT TO BE GIVEN IF UNDER 2 YEARS OF AGE CAN BE REPEATED EVERY 4 HOURS AS NEEDED
* Maximum of 4 doses in 24 hours*
Age
Dose in teaspoons
TRIAMINIC®
* There are many great Triaminic® products over-the-counter, including chewables and thin- strips which are great for kids that are difficult to give oral medicines to. Please look for the
product that matches your child’s symptoms best (for example, COLD & COUGH for nasal
congestion and cough). You will conveniently find the dosing for these syrups, chewables, and
thin-strips on the actual bottles and boxes when you buy them. These medicines are not
recommended for children under the age of 2 years.
MUCINEX®
* You will find many different Mucinex® products over-the-counter. In general, we find these to be the best tasting for young kids, and the mini-melts are great for kids that don’t take syrups well. Simply mix & hide in foods/drinks. Below we will list the dosing for children’s Mucinex® products. For teenagers and young adults you can use the adult Mucinex® tablets. There are different types available depending on your symptoms. MUCINEX® COUGH
(for chest congestion & cough)
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
NOT TO BE GIVEN IF UNDER 2 YEARS OF AGE CAN BE REPEATED EVERY 4 HOURS AS NEEDED
* Maximum of 6 doses in 24 hours*
Age
Dose in teaspoons
MUCINEX® COLD
(for thin nasal congestion & chest congestion)
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
NOT TO BE GIVEN IF UNDER 2 YEARS OF AGE CAN BE REPEATED EVERY 4 HOURS AS NEEDED
* Maximum of 6 doses in 24 hours*
Age
Dose in teaspoons
MUCINEX® EXPECTORANT
(for thick chest & nasal congestion)
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
NOT TO BE GIVEN IF UNDER 9 MONTHS OF AGE CAN BE REPEATED EVERY 4 HOURS AS NEEDED
* Maximum of 6 doses in 24 hours*
Age
Dose
MUCINEX® FULL FORCE NASAL SPRAY or
MUCINEX® MOISTURE SMART NASAL SPRAY
(for nasal congestion)
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
NOT TO BE GIVEN IF UNDER 6 YEARS OF AGE CAN BE REPEATED EVERY 12 HOURS AS NEEDED
* DO NOT USE FOR MORE THAN 3 DAYS MAXIMUM *
* Maximum of 2 doses in 24 hours*
Age
Dose
MUCINEX® MINI-MELTS GRAPE
(for thick chest & nasal congestion)
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
NOT TO BE GIVEN IF UNDER 12 MONTHS OF AGE DILUTE IN FOOD OR DRINK OR DIRECTLY ON TONGUE IF OLDER CHILD CAN BE REPEATED EVERY 4 HOURS AS NEEDED
* Maximum of 6 doses in 24 hours*
Age
Dose
MUCINEX® MINI-MELTS BUBBLE GUM
(for thick chest & nasal congestion)
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
NOT TO BE GIVEN IF UNDER 12 MONTHS OF AGE DILUTE IN FOOD OR DRINK OR DIRECTLY ON TONGUE IF OLDER CHILD CAN BE REPEATED EVERY 4 HOURS AS NEEDED
* Maximum of 6 doses in 24 hours*
Age
Dose

Source: http://www.hackensackpediatrics.com/Documents/NewBook/Dosage.pdf