Pediatricians Cumberland RI

PRIMA Pediatrics

Tylenol Dosing Chart

"What's the Tylenol Dose?"

and other

Frequently Asked Questions!

What's the dose of Tylenol, Motrin, or Benadryl for my child?

Remember, No Motrin until 6 months or older.
Benadryl is also not usually used until at least 4 months of age.
Tylenol is safe at any age.

Tylenol is every 4 hours as needed for pain or fever.
Motrin is every 6 hours as needed for pain or fever.
They both work equally well for most people.

Benadryl is every 4 hours as needed for congestion.

For exact dosages, see this chart:

Child's Last Weight closest to:

Medicine Dose is:

7 - 9 lbs

Infant Tylenol: 0.4 ml every 4 hours as needed

10 - 12 lbs

Infant Tylenol 0.6 ml every 4 hours as needed

12 - 14 lbs
(~4months)

Infant Tylenol 0.8ml every 4 hours as needed

No Motrin

Benadryl 1.2ml every 4 hours as needed

15 - 17 lbs
(~6months)

Infant Tylenol 1ml every 4 hours as needed

Infant Motrin 1.5ml every 6 hours as needed

Benadryl 2ml every 4 hours as needed

18 - 20 lbs
(~1yr)

Infant Tylenol 1.2ml every 4 hours as needed

Infant Motrin 2ml every 6 hours as needed

Benadryl 2.5ml every 4 hours as needed

21 - 24 lbs
(~15 - 18 months)

Children's Tylenol 1 teaspoon every 4 hours as needed

Children's Motrin 1 teaspoon every 6 hours as needed

Benadryl 3/4 teaspoon every 4 hours as needed

More than 24 pounds or over 2 years old, follow directions on the label.

Dosing Help: use a dropper or syringe to make sure the doses are exact.

           1ml = 1cc   ("cc" and "ml" are the same thing.)

            1 teaspoon = 5ml
            1/2 teaspoon = 2.5ml
            1/4 teaspoon = 1.2ml

            1 "tablespoon" = 15ml

What should I do for a fever? How high is too high?

Remember to call right away if your baby is less than 2 months old and has a fever over 100.4 F

If your child is over two months old, it's a good idea to start with Tylenol for a fever over 101. There is no set number of a fever over which something bad happens.

For more information on fevers, click on the links below:

Fevers

Fever Control

Are you open on the weekends?

Yes. There is a doctor in the office 7 days a week to see sick patients. On weekends or holidays, there is only one doctor who will see urgently sick children. There are no set hours on these days; it's first-come first-serve, but generally the doctor is in by 10 AM and stays until 12 or 1PM (Later in the busier winter months).

If you need a sick appointment on a weekend or holiday please call either the night before or during the morning of that day. One of the doctors will call you back and tell you when they will be in the office.

How can I get my picture on one of the boards in Dr.Monti's office?

It's easy! Just bring one in and we'll put it up! There's always room for one more!

Can I get that embarrassing picture of me as a kid taken down from Dr.Monti's office?

No. They're up there forever! Sorry!