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Below are dosing tables taken from information provided by the respective manufacturers for 3
commonly used medications (Tylenol/Motrin/Benadryl). Be sure to follow the label guidelines. This
information is provided as a courtesy. It is not meant to be all inclusive or used as a substitute for
advice from your pediatrician. Please contact your physician for questions about medications for your
child.
commonly used medications (Tylenol/Motrin/Benadryl). Be sure to follow the label guidelines. This
information is provided as a courtesy. It is not meant to be all inclusive or used as a substitute for
advice from your pediatrician. Please contact your physician for questions about medications for your
child.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol®) Dosing
- Call your physician before giving to children less than 3 months of age
- May give every 4-6 hours as needed
- Generic acetaminophen will give same response as Name Brand Tylenol®
Ibuprofen (Advil®/Motrin®) Dosing
- Do not use in infants <6 months of age
- May give every 6-8 hours as needed
- Generic ibuprofen will give same response as Name Brand Motrin® or Advil®
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl®) Dosing
- Call your physician before giving to children less than 6 months of age
- May give every 4-6 hours as needed
- To be used only for allergic reactions (Not for treatment of colds/congestion)
What about cough/cold medicines?
Cold/cough medications are not indicated for children <2yrs of age. The effectiveness in their
use in older children is under review by the FDA. Click Here for more information on
cough/cold medications.
Cold/cough medications are not indicated for children <2yrs of age. The effectiveness in their
use in older children is under review by the FDA. Click Here for more information on
cough/cold medications.
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health, please contact your doctor or other health care provider. Medication dosage provided was obtained from the
manufacturers' literature and to be used for general information only. Contact your provider for dosage appropriate for you
or your child.
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errors. Pediatric Associates of Fort Collins assumes no legal liability for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any
information disclosed herein.
Pediatric Associates of Fort Collins offers the information on this web site for your general knowledge only.
This information is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment. If you have questions or concerns about your child's
health, please contact your doctor or other health care provider. Medication dosage provided was obtained from the
manufacturers' literature and to be used for general information only. Contact your provider for dosage appropriate for you
or your child.
While Pediatric Associates of Fort Collins has tried to ensure that the information in this web site is accurate, we cannot
guarantee the accuracy of the information or links to other Web sites.
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does not constitute an official endorsement or approval by Pediatric Associates of any web site, product, or service.
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Every effort is made to provide accurate and complete information. However, we cannot guarantee that there will be no
errors. Pediatric Associates of Fort Collins assumes no legal liability for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any
information disclosed herein.