Acetaminophen (choose tylenol or generic acetaminophen):

For fever or pain. Doses can be given up to every 4 – 6 hours.
Max Dose 650 mg (unless otherwise directed)

Weight:                                                                        Children’s Acetaminophen Suspension      Acetaminophen Chewable
                                                                                        (160 mg/5 mL)                                                   (80 mg)

6-12 lbs.                                                                        1.2 mL
13-17 lbs.                                                                      2.5 mL
18-23 lbs.                                                                      3.0 mL                                                                  1 1/2 tab
24-35 lbs.                                                                      5.0 mL                                                                   2 tabs
36 lbs. or more                                                          follow package directions                                 3 tabs

Ibuprofen (choose motrin/advil or generic ibuprofen)
For fever or pain. Doses can be given up to every 6 – 8 hours.

DO NOT GIVE TO INFANTS UNDER 6 MONTHS OF AGE
Max Dose 400mg (unless otherwise directed)

Weight:            Infant Ibuprofen Drops                Children’s Ibuprofen Suspension                  Children’s Ibuprofen Chewabl
                          (50 mg/1.25ml)                                  (100 mg/5 ml)                                                     (50 mg)

12-17 lbs.          1.25 ml                                               2.5 mL
18-23 lbs.          1.87 ml                                               3.5 mL
24-35 lbs.          2.5 ml                                                 5.0 mL
36 lbs. or more    follow package directions         follow package directions                                 3 tabs

Diphenhydramine (choose Benadryl or generic diphenhydramine)
Used for hives and to reduce the itching associated with certain rashes. Benadryl can be given every 6-8 hours as needed.
Max Dose 50mg (unless otherwise directed)

Weight:            Benadryl Elixir                                Benadryl Chewable                                          Benadryl Tab
                          (12.5 mg/tsp)                                    (12.5 mg)                                                             (25 mg)

12-17 lbs.          1/2 teaspoon
18-23 lbs.          3/4 teaspoon
24-35 lbs.          1 teaspoon                                        1 tab
36-47 lbs.          1 1/2 teaspoons                               1 1/2 tabs
48-59 lbs.          2 teaspoons                                       2 tabs                                                                   1 tab
60-71 lbs.          2 1/2 teaspoons                               2 1/2 tabs
72-84 lbs.          3 teaspoons                                      3 tabs