Medication Dosage Calculator
Be confident that you are treating your child with the correct dose of Tylenol, Motrin, or Benadryl. We can guide you on how much to give, based on your child’s weight.
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Be confident that you are treating your child with the correct dose of Tylenol, Motrin, or Benadryl. We can guide you on how much to give, based on your child’s weight.
Use this symptom checker to learn how serious your child’s symptoms are, whether you need to see the doctor, and how you can provide relief. Brought to you by the AAP and HealthyChildren.org.
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Easily determine the right dose of Acetaminophen (Tylenol), Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), or Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for your child’s weight.
For Zyrtec, see this dosage guide.
For infants under 6 pounds, check with your doctor.
Child's Weight | Medication | Dose |
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6-11 lbs | Acetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL (such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension) | 1.25 mL |
12-17 lbs | Acetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL (such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension) | 2.5 mL |
12-17 lbs | Ibuprofen Infant Drops 50 mg/1.25 mL (such as Infant’s Motrin Oral Suspension Drops) | 1.25 mL |
12-17 lbs | Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension) | 2.5 mL |
18-23 lbs | Acetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL (such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension) | 3.75 mL |
18-23 lbs | Ibuprofen Infant Drops 50 mg/1.25 mL (such as Infant’s Motrin Oral Suspension Drops) | 1.875 mL |
18-23 lbs | Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension) | 4 mL |
24-35 lbs | Acetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL (such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension) | 5 mL |
24-35 lbs | Chewable Acetaminophen Tablets 160 mg (such as Children’s Tylenol Chewable Tablets) | 1 tablet |
24-35 lbs | Ibuprofen Infant Drops 50 mg/1.25 mL (such as Infant’s Motrin Oral Suspension Drops) | 2.5 mL |
24-35 lbs | Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension) | 5 mL |
36-47 lbs | Acetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL (such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension) | 7.5 mL |
36-47 lbs | Chewable Acetaminophen Tablets 160 mg (such as Children’s Tylenol Chewable Tablets) | 1.5 tablets |
36-47 lbs | Ibuprofen Infant Drops 50 mg/1.25 mL (such as Infant’s Motrin Oral Suspension Drops) | 3.75 mL |
36-47 lbs | Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension) | 7.5 mL |
48-59 lbs | Acetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL (such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension) | 10 mL |
48-59 lbs | Chewable Acetaminophen Tablets 160 mg (such as Children’s Tylenol Chewable Tablets) | 2 tablets |
48-59 lbs | Adult Acetaminophen Tablets 325 mg (such as Tylenol Regular Strength) | 1 tablet |
48-59 lbs | Ibuprofen Infant Drops 50 mg/1.25 mL (such as Infant’s Motrin Oral Suspension Drops) | 5 mL |
48-59 lbs | Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension) | 10 mL |
48-59 lbs | Chewable Ibuprofen Tablets 100 mg (such as Children’s Motrin Chewables) | 2 tablets |
48-59 lbs | Adult Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg (such as Motrin IB or Advil) | 1 tablet |
60-71 lbs | Acetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL (such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension) | 12.5 mL |
60-71 lbs | Chewable Acetaminophen Tablets 160 mg (such as Children’s Tylenol Chewable Tablets) | 2.5 tablets |
60-71 lbs | Adult Acetaminophen Tablets 325 mg (such as Tylenol Regular Strength) | 1 tablet |
60-71 lbs | Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension) | 12.5 mL |
60-71 lbs | Chewable Ibuprofen Tablets 100 mg (such as Children’s Motrin Chewables) | 2.5 tablets |
60-71 lbs | Adult Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg (such as Motrin IB or Advil) | 1 tablet |
72-95 lbs | Acetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL (such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension) | 15 mL |
72-95 lbs | Chewable Acetaminophen Tablets 160 mg (such as Children’s Tylenol Chewable Tablets) | 3 tablets |
72-95 lbs | Adult Acetaminophen Tablets 325 mg (such as Tylenol Regular Strength) | 1.5 tablets |
72-95 lbs | Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension) | 15 mL |
72-95 lbs | Chewable Ibuprofen Tablets 100 mg (such as Children’s Motrin Chewables) | 3 tablets |
72-95 lbs | Adult Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg (such as Motrin IB or Advil) | 1.5 tablets |
96 lbs or more | Adult Acetaminophen Tablets 325 mg (such as Tylenol Regular Strength) | 2 tablets |
96 lbs or more | Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension) | 20 mL |
96 lbs or more | Chewable Ibuprofen Tablets 100 mg (such as Children’s Motrin Chewables) | 4 tablets |
96 lbs or more | Adult Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg (such as Motrin IB or Advil) | 2 tablets |
0-19 lbs | Diphenhydramine Liquid 12.5mg/5mL (such as Children's Benadryl Allergy Liquid) | For children under 20 lbs, consult your doctor. Check your latest well child handout for dosing guidelines. |
20-24 lbs | Diphenhydramine Liquid 12.5mg/5mL (such as Children's Benadryl Allergy Liquid) | 4 mL |
25-37 lbs | Diphenhydramine Liquid 12.5mg/5mL (such as Children's Benadryl Allergy Liquid) | 5 mL |
38-49 lbs | Diphenhydramine Liquid 12.5mg/5mL (such as Children's Benadryl Allergy Liquid) | 7.5 mL |
50-99 lbs | Diphenhydramine Liquid 12.5mg/5mL (such as Children's Benadryl Allergy Liquid) | 10 mL |
25-37 lbs | Diphenhydramine Chewables 12.5mg (such as Children's Benadryl Chewables) | 1 tablet |
38-49 lbs | Diphenhydramine Chewables 12.5mg (such as Children's Benadryl Chewables) | 1.5 tablets |
50-99 lbs | Diphenhydramine Chewables 12.5mg (such as Children's Benadryl Chewables) | 2 tablets |
100 lbs or more | Diphenhydramine Chewables 12.5mg (such as Children's Benadryl Chewables) | 4 tablets |
25-49 lbs | Diphenhydramine Tablets 25mg (such as Benadryl Allergy Tablets) | 1/2 tablet |
50-99 lbs | Diphenhydramine Tablets 25mg (such as Benadryl Allergy Tablets) | 1 tablet |
100 lbs or more | Diphenhydramine Tablets 25mg (such as Benadryl Allergy Tablets) | 2 tablets |
50-99 lbs | Diphenhydramine Capsules 25mg (such as Benadryl Allergy Capsules or Liqui-Gels) | 1 capsule |
100 lbs or more | Diphenhydramine Capsules 25mg (such as Benadryl Allergy Capsules or Liqui-Gels) | 2 capsules |
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