Medication Dosing Guide - Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, and Allergy/Cold Medications

Oct 13, 2026

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Medication dosing guidance for infants and toddlers under age 2 at Gruene Lake Medical, focusing on when to use Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Ibuprofen, and dose limits such as avoiding Ibuprofen under 6 months. Includes weight/age dosage charts for Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen, plus administration intervals. Provides dosing and age restrictions for Loratidine (Claritin), Cetirizine (Zyrtec), Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), and multiple cold/cough products with maximum daily limits. Includes practical reminders like 1 tsp = 5 mL and careful package reading.

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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) dosage chart

Weight/age dosing

Ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil) dosage chart

Weight/age dosing

Allergy medications and dosing intervals

Claritin (Loratidine)

Zyrtec (Cetirizine)

Benadryl (Diphenhydramine HCL)

Cold and cough medication dosing guidance

Robitussin DM

Robitussin Expectorant

Children’s Dimetapp

Delsym

Mucinex products

The providers at Gruene Lake Medical have provided doses of both Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen for infants and toddlers that are under the age of 2 years old. Please use this chart as a guide for you when your little one is teething or not feeling well. Reminder that Ibuprofen is not recommended for infants under the age of 6 months. If fever persists or is higher than 102 and your child is showing signs of illness, please contact our office to get an appt for your child. (830) 627-2700 DOSAGE CHART FOR ACETAMINOPHEN (TYLENOL) 160 mgs/5 mL Acetaminophen can be given every 4 3 6 hours as needed | WEIGHT | AGE | DOSE | | --- | --- | --- | | 6-11 lbs. | 0-3 months | 1.25 mL | | 12-17 lbs. | 4-11 months | 2.5 mL | | 18-23 lbs. | 12-23 months | 3.75 mL | | 24-35 lbs. | 2-3 years | 5 mL (1 tsp) | | 36-47 lbs. | 4-5 years | 7.5 mL (1 ½ tsp) | | 48-59 lbs. | 6-8 years | 10 mL (2 tsp) | | 60-71 lbs. | 9-10 years | 12.5 mL (2 ½ tsp) | | 72-95 lbs. | 11 years | 15 mL (3 tsp) | DOSAGE CHART FOR IBUPROFEN Example: MOTRIN/ADVIL Infants Ibuprofen is 50 mgs/1 .25 mL Children9s Ibuprofen is 100 mg/5 mL Ibuprofen can be given every 6-8 hours as needed | WEIGHT | AGE | INFANT DOSE | CHILDREN DOSE | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 6-11 lbs. | 0-5 months | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------- | | 12-17 lbs. | 6-11 months | 1.25 mL | | | 18-23 lbs. | 12-23 months | 1.875 mL | | | 24-35 lbs. | 2-3 years | | 5 mL (1 tsp) | | 36-47 lbs. | 4-5 years | | 7.5 mL (1 ½ tsp) | | 48-59 lbs. | 6-8 years | | 10 mL (2 tsp) | | 60-71 lbs. | 9-10 years | | 12.5 mL (2 ½ tsp) | | 72-95 lbs. | 11 years | | 15 mL (3 tsp) | Dosing guidelines for Gruene Lake Medical Products labeled “D” or “plus decongestant” are not recommended for children under the age of 6 as they contain additional medications. In addition, chewables and tablets may come in di昀昀erent doses. Read packages carefully to determine the speci昀椀c dose in each chewable or tablet. Always use the measuring device packages with the liquid medication. REMINDER: 1 tsp = 5 ml ml = cc Claritin (Loratidine) Given for: hives or allergy symptoms Timing: You may give a dose of Loratidine once daily | Age | Liquid | 5mg chewable | 10mg chewable | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2-5 years | 1 tsp | 1 daily | | | 6 years & up | 2 tsp | 2 daily | 1 daily | Zyrtec (Cetirizine) Given for: hives or allergy symptoms Timing: You may give a dose of Cetirizine once daily | Age | Liquid | 10 mg chewable | 10mg tablet/capsule | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 6-12 months | ½ tsp = 2.5ml | | | | 1-2 years | ½ - ¾ tsp | | | | 2-3 years | 1 tsp | | | | 3-4 years | 1 tsp | | | | 4-5 years | 1-1 ½ tsp | ½ daily (5mgs) | | | 6-11 years | 1 ½ -2 tsp | 1 daily | 1 daily | Benadryl (Diphenhydramine HCL) Given for: hives, allergic reaction, itching, or allergy symptoms Timing: You may give a dose of Diphenhydramine every 6 hours as needed | Weight
(pounds) | Elixir
12.5 mgs/5ml | Fast melt chewable
12.5mgs | Tablets/capsules
25 mgs | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 8-9 | 1.25 ml (1/4 tsp) | | | | 10-11 | 2ml | | | | 12-16 | 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) | | | | 17-21 | 3.75 ml (3/4 tsp) | | | | 22-25 | 4 ml | | | | 26-33 | 5 ml (1 tsp) | 1 chewable | | | 33-39 | 6 ml | 1 chewable | | | 40-45 | 7 ml | 1 ½ chewable | | | 46-52 | 9 ml | 1 ½ chewable | | | 53-58 | 10 ml (2 tsp) | 2 chewables | 1 tablet/capsule | | 59-65 | 11 ml | 2 chewables | 1 tablet/capsule | | 66-72 | 12 ml (2 ½ tsp) | 2 ½ chewables | 1 ½ tablet/capsule | | 73-80 | 14 ml | 2 ½ chewables | 1 ½ tablet/capsule | | 81-88 | 15 ml (3 tsp) | 3 chewables | 1 ½ tablet/capsule | | 89-99 | 17 ml | 3 chewables | 2 tablets/capsules | | 100-109 | 18 ml | 3 chewables | 2 tablets/capsules | | >110 | 20 ml (4tsp) | 4 chewables | 2 tablets/capsules | Dosing for Cold and cough Medications Robitussin – DM (for chest congestion & cough) NOT TO BE GIVEN UNDER THE AGE OF 2 Can be repeated every 4 hours

FAQs

What is the key dosing interval for Acetaminophen (Tylenol)?

Acetaminophen can be given every 4 to 6 hours as needed, using the provided weight/age chart.

At what age is Ibuprofen not recommended?

Ibuprofen is not recommended for infants under 6 months, and the guide also notes not to use it for children under age 2.

What maximum dosing limit is given for Robitussin DM in 24 hours?

The guide states it can be repeated every 4 hours as needed, but not to exceed 6 doses in 24 hours.

Oct 13, 2026

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