Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Given every 4 hours as needed.
Do not give to infants under two months of age.
| Weight | Milligrams | Infant drops | Elixir | Chewable |
| 12-17 lbs | 80mg | .8ml (1 dropper) | ½ tsp | |
| 18-23 lbs | 120mg | 1.2ml (1 1/2dropper) | ¾ tsp | |
| 24-35 lbs | 160mg | 1.6ml(2droppers) | 1tsp | 2 tabs |
| 36-47 lbs | 240mg | 2.4ml(3droppers) | 1 ½ tsp | 3 tabs |
| 48-59 lbs | 320mg | | 2 tsp | 4 tabs |
| 60-71 lbs | 400mg | | 2 ½ tsp | 5 tabs |
| 72-95 lbs | 480mg | | 3 tsp | 6 tabs |
| >95 lbs | 650mg | 2 adult regular strength | 4 tsp | 8 tabs |
Ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil) Given every 6-8 hours as needed.
Do not give to infants under 6 months of age or children with vomiting or diarrhea.
| Weight | Milligrams | Infant drops | Elixir | Chewable |
| 12-17 lbs | 50mg | .8ml (1 dropper) | | |
| 18-23 lbs | 75mg | 1.2ml (1 1/2dropper) | | |
| 24-35 lbs | 100mg | 1.6ml(2droppers) | 1tsp | 3 tabs |
| 36-47 lbs | 150mg | 2.4ml(3droppers) | 2 tsp | 3 tabs |
| 48-59 lbs | 200mg | | 2 ½ tsp | 4 chew / 1 adult |
| 60-71 lbs | 250mg | | 3 tsp | 5 chew / 1 adult |
| 72-90 lbs | 300mg | | 4 tsp | 6 chew / 1 adult |
| >90 lbs | 400mg | | 4 tsp | 2 adult |
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Given every 6 hours.
| Weight | Milligrams | Infant drops | Elixir | Chewable |
| 12-17 lbs | 80mg | .8ml (1 dropper) | ½ tsp | |
| 18-23lbs | 120mg | 1.2ml (1 1/2dropper) | ¾ tsp | |
| 24-35lbs | 160mg | 1.6ml(2droppers) | 1tsp | 2 tabs |
| 36-47lbs | 240mg | 2.4ml(3droppers) | 1 ½ tsp | 3 tabs |
| 48-59lbs | 320mg | | 2 tsp | 4 tabs |
| 60-71lbs | 400mg | | 2 ½ tsp | 5 tabs |
| 72-95lbs | 480mg | | 3 tsp | 6 tabs |
| >92lbs | 650mg | 2 adult regular strength | 4 tsp | 8 tabs |
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