Please be advised that NO TYLENOL recommended for infants under 2 months. Fever is defined as temperature greater or equal to 100.4. If your infant of 2 months or younger has a fever please notify physician.
Common Medication Dosing
Acetomenophen suppositories (RECTAL)
| Age | 80 mg | 120 mg | 325 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6 months | Consult Doctor | Consult Doctor | Consult Doctor |
| 6-11 months | 1 suppository every 6 hours. Maximum of 4 doses in 24 hours | Do Not Use | Do Not Use |
| 12-36 months | 1 suppository every 4-6 hours. Maximum of 5 doses in 24 hours. | Do Not Use | Do Not Use |
| 3-6 years | - | 1 suppository every 4-6 hours. Maximum of 5 doses in 24 hours | Do Not Use |
| 6-12 years | - | - | 1 suppository every 4-6 hours. Maximum of 5 doses in 24 hours. |
| 12 years & over | - | - | 2 suppositories every 4-6 hours. Maximum of 6 doses in 24 hours. |
Benadryl Dosing
| Weight | Liquid 12.5 mg / 1 tsp | Liquid 12.5 mg / 5 ml | Chewable 12.5 mg | Tablets 25 mg | Capsules 25 mg | Quick Dissolve Strips / Fastmelts 25 mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-24 lbs | 3/4 | 4 | - | - | - | |
| 25-37 lbs | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1/2 | - | - |
| 38-4- lbs | 1 1/2 | 7.5 | 1 1/2 | 1/2 | - | - |
| 50-99 lbs | 2 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 100+ lbs | - | - | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| tsp | ml | tabs | tabs | caps | strips/melts |
| Benadryl | Benadryl Allergy Liquid Medication (12.5 mg/5 ml) |
Benadryl Dye-Free Allergy Liquid Medication (12.5 mg/5 ml) |
Benadryl Allergy Chewables (12.5 mg/tablet) |
Benadryl Allergy UltraTab Tablets (25 mg/tablet) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antihistamine | ||||
| Flavor | Cherry | Bubble gum | Grape | - |
| Dosing frequence | Every 4 to 6 hours | Every 4 to 6 hours | Every 4 to 6 hours | Every 4 to 6 hours |
| Age 2 to under 6 years | 1/2 tsp. Not to exceed 3 tsp. in 24 hrs |
1/2 tsp. Not to exceed 3 tsp. in 24 hrs |
1/2 tablet Not to exceed 3 tablets in 24 hrs |
Not Appropriate |
| Age 6 to under 12 years | 1 to 2 tsp. Not to exceed 12 tsp. in 24 hrs |
1 to 2 tsp. Not to exceed 12 tsp. in 24 hrs |
1 to 2 tablets Not to exceed 12 tablets in 24 hrs |
Consult your physician |
| Age 12 years and older | 2 to 4 tsp. Not to exceed 24 tsp. in 24 hrs |
2 to 4 tsp. Not to exceed 24 tsp. in 24 hrs |
2 to 4 tablets Not to exceed 24 tablets in 24 hrs |
1 to 2 tablets Not to exceed 12 tablets in 24 hrs |
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