If your child is sick, or if you have questions about the correct type of medication or dosage to give them, contact Genesis Pediatrics today. Our experienced pediatricians can diagnose your child’s illness and offer guidance related to over the counter medications.
Always be sure to follow dosage instructions to give the correct amount and repeat only as frequently as instructed. Droppers and syringes are more accurate than teaspoons, so use if possible. Read our Genesis Advice Packet for more information about when a child should be given medicine.
For an earache, fever, sore throat, or headache, use the following dosage instructions for Acetaminophen. Call us at (585) 426-4100 if you have any questions.
Milliliter is abbreviated as mL; 5mL equals one teaspoon (tsp).
Don’t use household teaspoons which can vary in size.
NOTE: AGE LIMIT. Don’t use under 8 weeks of age.
Weight
Age
Liquid Elixir 160mg/5mLDosage
Suppository
Dosage
Children’s Chewable Tablets 80mg eachTablet
Junior Strength Chewable Tablets 160mg eachTablet
6-11 lbs
0-3 mos
1.25 mL (1/4 tsp)
12-17 lbs
4-11 mos
2.5 mL (1/2 tsp)
Infant (80mg)
1 tab
18-23 lbs
12-23 mos
3.75 mL (3/4 tsp)
Child (120mg)
1½ tab
24-35 lbs
2-3 yrs
5 mL (1 tsp)
Child (120mg)
2 tabs
1 tab
36-47 lbs
6-8 yrs
7.5 mL (1 1/2 tsp)
Child (120mg) 2 suppositories
3 tabs
1½ tab
48-59 lbs
6-8 yrs
10 mL (2 tsp)
Junior (325mg)
4 tabs
2 tabs
60-71 lbs
9-10 yrs
12.5 mL (2.5 tsp)
Junior (325mg)
5-6 tabs
2½ tabs
72-95 lbs
11 yrs
15 mL (3 tsp)
Junior (325mg)
6 tabs
3 tabs
96 lbs & over
12 yrs
20 mL (4 tsp)
Junior (325mg) 2 suppositories
8 tabs
4 tabs
Please note: One dose lasts 4-6 hours. Do not give >5 doses in 24 hours.
Children’s Motrin/Advil (Ibuprofen) Dosage
Ibuprofen may be given to your child for an earache, fever, sore throat, or headache. Contact the pediatricians at Genesis Pediatrics by calling (585) 426-4100 if you have any questions.
Please Note: Not to be used under 6 months of age. One dose lasts 6-8 hours.
Milliliter is abbreviated as mL; 5mL equals one teaspoon (tsp).
Don’t use household teaspoons which can vary in size.
Aspirin should not be used in children to treat fever or pain.
If your child suffers from allergies symptoms including rash, runny nose, sneezing, nasal congestion, itchy eyes, nose, or throat, use the following Benadryl dosage. Call Genesis Pediatrics at (585) 426-4100 if you have questions.
Weight
Benadryl Liquid
12.5 mg = 5 mL
5 mL = 1 teaspoon
Benadryl Chewable
12.5 mg
Benadryl Tablets
25 mg
Benadryl Quick Dissolve Strips
25 mg
24-35 lbs
5ml (1 tsp)
1 chewable
1/2 strip
36-47 lbs
7.5 mL (1 1/2 tsp)
1 1/2 chewable
3/4 strip
48-59 lbs
10 mL (2 tsp)
2 chewable
1 tablet
1 strip
60-71 lbs
12.5 mL (2 1/2 tsp)
2 1/2 chewable
1 tablet
1 1/4 strip
72-95 lbs
15 mL (3 tsp)
3 chewable
1 1/2 tablets
1.5 strips
Please note: For children 2 years and older every 6 hours as needed for itching or allergy.
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