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Medication Dosages
FEVER
Less than 2 months: call the office
2 months to 6 months: use Infant Tylenol Drops
| 10lbs or less |
.4ml every 4 hours |
| 10-15lbs |
.6ml every 4 hours |
| 15-20lbs |
.8ml every 4 hours |
Over 6 months: use CHILDRENS Motrin/Advil/Ibuprofen
| 15-20lbs |
3.5ml (¾ tsp) every 6 hours |
| 20-30lbs |
5.0ml (1 tsp) every 6 hours |
| 30-35lbs |
7.5ml (1½ tsp) every 6 hours |
| 35-40lbs |
10ml (2 tsp) every 6 hours |
COUGH/CONGESTION/RUNNY NOSE/ITCHING
Benadryl Liquid:
| Less than 6 months |
¼ tsp every 8 hours |
| 6 months to one year |
½ tsp every 8 hours |
| Over one year |
¾ to 1 tsp every 8 hours |
Please note: most over the counter cough and cold medicines are not effective in treating colds. Saline nose drops and conservative use (3-4 times a day and not more than 3 days use) of Little Noses Decongestant Drops will provide some symptomatic relief. |
