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Medication Dosage Calculator

Easily determine the right dose of Pain Reliever (analgesic), Fever Reducer (antipyretic), or Allergy Medicine (antihistamine) for your child’s age and weight.

Age

Weight (lbs)

Select your child's age and weight.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Child's Weight/Age	Medication	Dosage
0-5 lbs	Acetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL (such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension)	Do not use unless directed by a doctor. (0-5 lbs)
6-11 lbs	Acetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL (such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension)	1.25 mL every 4 to 6 hours (6-11 lbs)
12-17 lbs	Acetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL (such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension)	2.5 mL every 4 to 6 hours (12-17 lbs)
18-23 lbs	Acetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL (such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension)	3.75 mL every 4 to 6 hours (18-23 lbs)
24-35 lbs	Acetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL (such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension)	5 mL every 4 to 6 hours (24-35 lbs)
36-47 lbs	Acetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL (such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension)	7.5 mL every 4 to 6 hours (36-47 lbs)
48-59 lbs	Acetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL (such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension)	10 mL every 4 to 6 hours (48-59 lbs)
60-71 lbs	Acetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL (such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension)	12.5 mL every 4 to 6 hours (60-71 lbs)
72-95 lbs	Acetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL (such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension)	15 mL every 4 to 6 hours (72-95 lbs)
24-35 lbs	Chewable Acetaminophen Tablets 160 mg (such as Children’s Tylenol Chewable Tablets)	1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours (24-35 lbs)
36-47 lbs	Chewable Acetaminophen Tablets 160 mg (such as Children’s Tylenol Chewable Tablets)	1.5 tablets every 4 to 6 hours (36-47 lbs)
48-59 lbs	Chewable Acetaminophen Tablets 160 mg (such as Children’s Tylenol Chewable Tablets)	2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours (48-59 lbs)
60-71 lbs	Chewable Acetaminophen Tablets 160 mg (such as Children’s Tylenol Chewable Tablets)	2.5 tablets every 4 to 6 hours (60-71 lbs)
72-95 lbs	Chewable Acetaminophen Tablets 160 mg (such as Children’s Tylenol Chewable Tablets)	3 tablets every 4 to 6 hours (72-95 lbs)
48-59 lbs	Adult Acetaminophen Tablets 325 mg (such as Tylenol Regular Strength)	1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours (48-59 lbs)
60-71 lbs	Adult Acetaminophen Tablets 325 mg (such as Tylenol Regular Strength)	1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours (60-71 lbs)
72-95 lbs	Adult Acetaminophen Tablets 325 mg (such as Tylenol Regular Strength)	1.5 tablets every 4 to 6 hours (72-95 lbs)
96 lbs or more	Adult Acetaminophen Tablets 325 mg (such as Tylenol Regular Strength)	2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours (96 lbs or more)

Ibuprofen (Motrin)

Child's Weight/Age	Medication	Dosage
0-11 lbs	Ibuprofen Infant Drops 50 mg/1.25 mL (such as Infant’s Motrin Oral Suspension Drops)	Do not use unless directed by a doctor. (0-11 lbs)
12-17 lbs	Ibuprofen Infant Drops 50 mg/1.25 mL (such as Infant’s Motrin Oral Suspension Drops)	1.25 mL every 6 to 8 hours (12-17 lbs)
18-23 lbs	Ibuprofen Infant Drops 50 mg/1.25 mL (such as Infant’s Motrin Oral Suspension Drops)	1.875 mL every 6 to 8 hours (18-23 lbs)
24-35 lbs	Ibuprofen Infant Drops 50 mg/1.25 mL (such as Infant’s Motrin Oral Suspension Drops)	2.5 mL every 6 to 8 hours (24-35 lbs)
36-47 lbs	Ibuprofen Infant Drops 50 mg/1.25 mL (such as Infant’s Motrin Oral Suspension Drops)	3.75 mL every 6 to 8 hours (36-47 lbs)
48-59 lbs	Ibuprofen Infant Drops 50 mg/1.25 mL (such as Infant’s Motrin Oral Suspension Drops)	5 mL every 6 to 8 hours (48-59 lbs)
0-11 lbs	Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension)	Do not use unless directed by a doctor. (0-11 lbs)
12-17 lbs	Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension)	2.5 mL every 6 to 8 hours (12-17 lbs)
18-23 lbs	Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension)	4 mL every 6 to 8 hours (18-23 lbs)
24-35 lbs	Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension)	5 mL every 6 to 8 hours (24-35 lbs)
36-47 lbs	Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension)	7.5 mL every 6 to 8 hours (36-47 lbs)
48-59 lbs	Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension)	10 mL every 6 to 8 hours (48-59 lbs)
60-71 lbs	Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension)	12.5 mL every 6 to 8 hours (60-71 lbs)
72-95 lbs	Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension)	15 mL every 6 to 8 hours (72-95 lbs)
96 lbs or more	Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension)	20 mL every 6 to 8 hours (96 lbs or more)
24-35 lbs	Chewable Ibuprofen Tablets 100 mg (such as Children’s Motrin Chewables)	1 tablet every 6 to 8 hours (24-35 lbs)
36-47 lbs	Chewable Ibuprofen Tablets 100 mg (such as Children’s Motrin Chewables)	1.5 tablets every 6 to 8 hours (36-47 lbs)
48-59 lbs	Chewable Ibuprofen Tablets 100 mg (such as Children’s Motrin Chewables)	2 tablets every 6 to 8 hours (48-59 lbs)
60-71 lbs	Chewable Ibuprofen Tablets 100 mg (such as Children’s Motrin Chewables)	2.5 tablets every 6 to 8 hours (60-71 lbs)
72-95 lbs	Chewable Ibuprofen Tablets 100 mg (such as Children’s Motrin Chewables)	3 tablets every 6 to 8 hours (72-95 lbs)
96 lbs or more	Chewable Ibuprofen Tablets 100 mg (such as Children’s Motrin Chewables)	4 tablets every 6 to 8 hours (96 lbs or more)
48-59 lbs	Adult Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg (such as Motrin IB or Advil)	1 tablet every 6 to 8 hours (48-59 lbs)
60-71 lbs	Adult Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg (such as Motrin IB or Advil)	1 tablet every 6 to 8 hours (60-71 lbs)
72-95 lbs	Adult Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg (such as Motrin IB or Advil)	1.5 tablets every 6 to 8 hours (72-95 lbs)
96 lbs or more	Adult Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg (such as Motrin IB or Advil)	2 tablets every 6 to 8 hours (96 lbs or more)

Cetirizine (Zyrtec)

Child's Weight/Age	Medication	Dosage
Under 2 years	Cetirizine Syrup 2.5mg/2.5mL (such as Children’s Zyrtec Syrup)	Do not use unless directed by a doctor. (Under 2 years)
2 to under 6 years	Cetirizine Syrup 2.5mg/2.5mL (such as Children’s Zyrtec Syrup)	2.5 mL or 5 mL once per 24 hours (2 to under 6 years)
6 to under 12 years	Cetirizine Syrup 2.5mg/2.5mL (such as Children’s Zyrtec Syrup)	5 mL or 10 mL once per 24 hours (6 to under 12 years)
12 years and older	Cetirizine Syrup 2.5mg/2.5mL (such as Children’s Zyrtec Syrup)	5 mL or 10 mL once per 24 hours (12 years and older)
2 to under 6 years	Cetirizine Chewable 2.5mg (such as Children’s Zyrtec Chewables for Kids 2+ Years)	1 or 2 tablets once per 24 hours (2 to under 6 years)
6 to under 12 years	Cetirizine Chewable 2.5mg (such as Children’s Zyrtec Chewables for Kids 2+ Years)	2 or 4 tablets once per 24 hours (6 to under 12 years)
12 years and older	Cetirizine Chewable 2.5mg (such as Children’s Zyrtec Chewables for Kids 2+ Years)	2 or 4 tablets once per 24 hours (12 years and older)
6 to under 12 years	Cetirizine Chewable 10mg (such as Children’s Zyrtec Chewables for Kids 6+ Years)	1 tablet per 24 hours (6 to under 12 years)
12 years and older	Cetirizine Chewable 10mg (such as Children’s Zyrtec Chewables for Kids 6+ Years)	1 tablet per 24 hours (12 years and older)

Loratadine (Claritin)

Child's Weight/Age	Medication	Dosage
Under 2 years	Loratadine Syrup 5mg/mL (such as Children’s Claritin Syrup)	Do not use unless directed by a doctor. (Under 2 years)
2 to under 6 years	Loratadine Syrup 5mg/mL (such as Children’s Claritin Syrup)	5 mL once per 24 hours (2 to under 6 years)
6 to under 12 years	Loratadine Syrup 5mg/mL (such as Children’s Claritin Syrup)	10 mL once per 24 hours (6 to under 12 years)
12 years and older	Loratadine Syrup 5mg/mL (such as Children’s Claritin Syrup)	10 mL once per 24 hours (12 years and older)
2 to under 6 years	Loratadine Chewables 5mg (such as Children’s Claritin Chewables)	1 tablet per 24 hours (2 to under 6 years)
6 to under 12 years	Loratadine Chewables 5mg (such as Children’s Claritin Chewables)	2 tablets per 24 hours (6 to under 12 years)
12 years and older	Loratadine Chewables 5mg (such as Children’s Claritin Chewables)	2 tablets per 24 hours (12 years and older)
6 to under 12 years	Loratadine Chewables 10mg (such as Claritin Max Strength Chewables)	1 tablet per 24 hours (6 to under 12 years)
12 years and older	Loratadine Chewables 10mg (such as Claritin Max Strength Chewables)	1 tablet per 24 hours (12 years and older)
6 to under 12 years	Adult Loratadine Tablets 10mg (such as Adult Claritin)	1 tablet per 24 hours (6 to under 12 years)
12 years and older	Adult Loratadine Tablets 10mg (such as Adult Claritin)	1 tablet per 24 hours (12 years and older)

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

Child's Weight/Age	Medication	Dosage
Under 2 years	Diphenhydramine Liquid 12.5 mg/mL (such as Children's Benadryl Liquid)	Do not use. (Under 2 years)
2 to under 6 years	Diphenhydramine Liquid 12.5 mg/mL (such as Children's Benadryl Liquid)	Do not use unless directed by a doctor. (2 to under 6 years)
6 to under 12 years	Diphenhydramine Liquid 12.5 mg/mL (such as Children's Benadryl Liquid)	5 mL to 10 mL every 4 to 6 hours (6 to under 12 years)
Under 2 years	Diphenhydramine Chewable 12.5 mg (such as Children's Benadryl Chewables)	Do not use. (Under 2 years)
2 to under 6 years	Diphenhydramine Chewable 12.5 mg (such as Children's Benadryl Chewables)	Do not use unless directed by a doctor. (2 to under 6 years)
6 to under 12 years	Diphenhydramine Chewable 12.5 mg (such as Children's Benadryl Chewables)	1-2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours (6 to under 12 years)
12 years and older	Diphenhydramine Chewable 12.5 mg (such as Children's Benadryl Chewables)	2-4 tablets every 4 to 6 hours (12 years and older)
6 to under 12 years	Diphenhydramine Tablets 25 mg (such as Adult Benadryl Tablets)	1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours (6 to under 12 years)
12 years and older	Diphenhydramine Tablets 25 mg (such as Adult Benadryl Tablets)	1-2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours (12 years and older)

Important Instructions

Always read and follow the label instructions.
Whenever possible, use the dosing device that came with the product. Syringes and droppers are more accurate than teaspoons.
If you use a teaspoon, it should be a measuring spoon. Regular spoons are not reliable
“Alternating” between Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Ibuprofen is almost never necessary. The safest choice is to choose one of them to use on a given day/for a given situation. If you are going to use both of them on the same day, ensure they are easy to tell apart (ideally different flavors).

Acetaminophen

Tylenol

Do not give before 2 months of age. Call us immediately if your baby under 2 months old has a fever of 100.4 or higher.
Repeat dose every 4-6 hours as needed.
Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours.
Do not use with any other product containing acetaminophen. Check the labels of any “multi-symptom” products, such as those marketed as cold and flu remedies.
Source: HealthyChildren.org

Ibuprofen

Motrin, Advil

Not for children under 6 months of age.
Repeat dose every 6-8 hours as needed.
Do not give more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
Source: HealthyChildren.org

Cetirizine

Zyrtec

Ask your healthcare provider before using this medication in children under 2 years of age.
Repeat dose every 24 hours as needed.
Source: Zyrtec.com

Loratadine

Claritin

Ask your healthcare provider before using this medication in children under 2 years of age.
Repeat dose every 24 hours as needed.
Source: Claritin.com

Diphenhydramine

Benadryl

Ask your healthcare provider before using this medication in children under 6 years of age.
Repeat dose every 6 hours as needed.
Do not give more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
Risk of side effects: May cause drowsiness or paradoxical excitation. Use caution when driving or operating heavy machinery after dosing due to potential for sedation and decreased alertness. This is especially relevant for teen drivers.
Source: HealthyChildren.org

Health & Wellness Websites

Check out our curated recommendations for accurate online resources you can trust. These reputable health and wellness websites are organized by topic.

General Health & Parenting

HealthyChildren.orgThe AAP Parenting Website - HealthyChildren.org is the only parenting website backed by 67,000 pediatricians committed to the health of children of all ages.En Español
Conditions and DiseasesA good resource when you are looking for information about your child’s symptoms
KidsHealth.orgReliable information for parents, kids, teens, and educators.
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Adolescent Health

Young Women's HealthDivision of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Boston Children’s HospitalEn Español
Young Women's Health (For Parents)En Español
Young Men's HealthDivision of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital
Young Men's Health (For Parents)
Teens HealthResources for Teens from KidsHealth.org
I Wanna KnowThe American Social Health Association’s website for teens’ questions and answers
Ash LineResources for quitting tobacco (smoking and vaping)
My Life, My QuitResources for quitting tobacco (smoking and vaping)

Asthma & Allergies

Behavior & Development

Learning to Help Your Child and Your FamilyNational Alliance on Mental Illness
Developmental MilestonesHealthyChildren.org
National Institute of Child Health and DevelopmentInvestigating human development with a focus on understanding disabilities and important events that occur during pregnancy
Learn the Signs. Act Early.This CDC web site helps you to track your child’s development and act early if you have a concern.En Español
LD OnlineAll about learning disabilities and ADHD
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)Improving the lives of people affected by ADHD
Stop Bullying

Immunizations

Immunization ScheduleAmerican Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Vaccine Information Statements
Vaccine Education CenterChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia
Vaccine Safety: The FactsAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
VaccinateYourFamily.orgHelping to protect people of all ages from vaccine-preventable diseases
Institute for Vaccine SafetyJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Immunize.orgFormerly Immunization Action Coalition (IAC)

Insects

Local Resources

Nutrition

Nutrition & Diet

Dr. Yum ProjectThe Dr. Yum Project is a non-profit organization on a mission to help families and communities overcome barriers to eating well.
Dietary Reccommendations for Healthy ChildrenAmerican Heart Association
My PlateUSDA Center for Nutrition Policy & Promotion
NutritionHealthyChildren.org
Bite-Sized Milestones: Signs of Solid Food ReadinessHealthyChildren.org
Infant NutritionUSDA MyPlate
Ellyn Satter InstituteResources which can help your child accept a wider variety of foods

Safety

Sleep

24/7 Access with My Kid’s Chart

Life is busy. Juggling your day-to-day schedule and staying on top of your family’s health care can be a challenge, but our patient portal can help. Access your child’s medical records 24/7 from your home, office or smartphone.

Register for the Portal

We ask that all families sign up for the portal to help us be efficient, sustainable, and paperless. Call our office for portal access.

Secure Communication

Secure messaging is a feature of our patient portal. You can use it to contact us about non-urgent medical questions and medication refills. You may send us pictures of concerns as well.

We will message you via the portal about lab results and non-urgent topics, linking all communication within your child’s chart.
You will receive messages via text or email to complete screening surveys through CHADIS. Completing them in advance allows our office to maximize time with you in the office and to provide the best care for your child.
You will receive text or email messages to complete pre-check in ahead of the scheduled appointment to streamline the check-in process.

Convenient Access to Health Records

From the patient portal, you can review a complete health information summary for each child in your care, including:

Most recent well child visit date
Upcoming appointments
Summaries of the visit plan for all of your appointments
Summaries of labs and medical tests
A problem list, allergy list and medications list
A complete immunization record, available to download
Growth charts, available to download

See the My Kid’s Chart User’s Guide to familiarize yourself with all of the features currently available.

Secure Messaging with Spruce

We value convenient communication with our families, and want you to be able to reach us as easily as possible. We use Spruce, a secure HIPAA-compliant mobile app that allows you to message us in a convenient and secure manner.

Download the App

In order to connect Spruce with Adventure Pediatrics, please download the app using the link below, not from the Apple or Google app store.

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Adventure Pediatrics

5960 Getwell Rd, Suite 102
Southaven, MS 38672-7318

Map & Directions

Phone
(662) 443-4408

Secure Text
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Fax
(662) 214-6249

Office Hours

Monday – Thursday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Friday
8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Saturday – Sunday
Closed

After-Hours Care

If your child’s illness or injury is life threatening, dial 911.

Otherwise, for urgent matters that cannot wait until business hours, please send a secure text message using Spruce or call our office at (662) 443-4408 to speak to a triage nurse.

Poison Control Hotline
(800) 222-1222

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Dial/Text/Chat 988
www.988lifeline.org