A University Hospitals Rainbow Care Network Member
General Medication Guidelines:
Syringes and droppers are more accurate than
teaspoons. If possible, use the syringe or dropper that comes with the
medicine.
If you have any questions, please call the office.
If your child is under 3 months of age and has a fever, please call the office before giving any medications. Fevers at this age can be more dangerous than in older children.
Tylenol (acetaminophen) - Please check your active ingredient. We would not expect you to have the old Infant concentrated drops of acetaminophen as that form has not been available for some time.
| Weight | Infant Concentrated Drops (OLD VERSION) 80 mg/0.8 ml |
Infant Suspension 160 mg/5 ml |
Children's Suspension 160 mg/5 ml |
Children's Chewable or Meltaway 80 mg |
Junior Tylenol Chewable 160 mg |
| 6-11 lbs |
0.4 ml |
1.25 ml |
1.25 ml |
-- |
-- |
| 12-17 lbs |
0.8 ml |
2.5 ml |
2.5 ml |
-- | -- |
| 18-23 lbs |
1.2 ml |
3.75 ml |
3.75 ml |
-- | -- |
| 24-35 lbs |
1.6 ml |
5 ml (1 tsp) |
5 ml (1 tsp) |
2 tablets |
1 tablet |
| 36-47 lbs |
-- | 7.5 ml |
7.5 ml |
3 tablets |
1.5 tablets |
| 48-59 lbs |
-- | 10 ml (2 tsp) |
10 ml (2 tsp) |
4 tablets |
2 tablets |
| 60-71 lbs |
-- | 12.5 ml |
12.5 ml |
5 tablets |
2.5 tablets |
| 72-95 lbs |
-- | 15 ml (3 tsp) |
15 ml (3 tsp) |
6 tablets |
3 tablets |
Motrin/Advil (Ibuprofen) - not recommended under 6 months of age
Over the Counter Cough and Cold Medications:
In agreement with the FDA and the American Academy of Pediatrics, we do not recommend the use of over the counter cough and cold medications for children under the age of 4. Their use has not been scientifically proven to improve symptoms or shorten the duration of symptoms and can lead to side effects and hospitalizations in some cases.