Kids in the Sun - A Pediatric Practice in Broadview Heights and Strongsville, Ohio
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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

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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.