Dosing charts for commonly used medications: Motrin (Ibuprofen) & Benadryl (Diphenhydramine).
Disclaimer: This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.
Motrin (Ibuprofen)
One dose lasts 6-8 hours.
Infant’s Motrin Concentrated Drops
50 mg/1.25 mL |
Children’s Motrin Suspension
100 mg/5 mL |
Children’s Motrin Chewable Tablets
50 mg |
Junior Strength Motrin Chewable Tablets 100 mg |
Junior Strength Motrin Caplets 100 mg |
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Dropperful
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Teaspoon
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Tablet
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Tablet
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Caplet
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Weight
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Age
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(Use only the dropper provided)
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(Use only the dosing cup provided)
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Under 5 mos.
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Consult your child’s doctor
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Consult your child’s doctor
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Consult your child’s doctor
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Consult your child’s doctor
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Consult your child’s doctor
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12-17 lbs
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6-11 mos.
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1 dropperful
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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18-23 lbs
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12-23 mos.
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1-1/2 droppersful
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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24-35 lbs
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2-3 yrs.
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N/A
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1 teaspoon
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2 Tablets
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N/A
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N/A
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36-47 lbs
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4-5 yrs.
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N/A
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1-1/2 teaspoons
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3 Tablets
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N/A
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N/A
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48-59 lbs
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6-8 yrs.
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N/A
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2 teaspoons
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4 Tablets
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2 Tablets
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2 Caplets
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60-71 lbs
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9-10 yrs.
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N/A
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2-1/2 teaspoons
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5 Tablets
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2-1/2 Tablets
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2-1/2 Caplets
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72-95 lbs
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11 yrs.
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N/A
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3 teaspoons
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6 Tablets
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3 Tablets
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3 Caplets
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Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) – Antihistamine
Determine dosage by finding your child’s weight in the top row of the table below.
Adult dose: 50 mg
Repeat every 6-8 hours as needed.
Don’t use under 1 year of age (reason: it’s a sedative). Consult a physician if child is under one year of age.
Child’s weight more than (pounds) |
20 lbs. |
25 lbs. |
38 lbs. |
50 lbs. |
100 lbs. |
Total Amount (mg) | 10 mg | 12.5 mg | 19 mg | 25 mg | 50 mg |
Liquid 12.5mg/5ml (tsp) | 3/4 tsp | 1 tsp | 1 1/2 tsp | 2 tsp | — |
Chewable 12.5mg (tablets) | — | 1 tablet | 1 1/2 tablets | 2 tablets | 4 tablets |
Capsules 25mg (caps) | — | — | — | 1 cap | 2 caps |