OTC Dose Decoder Tylenol Motrin or Advil Antihistamines (Allergies): Benadryl Zyrtec Decongestants: Sudafed Mucinex Stuffy Nose & Chest Congestion Liquid Cough Suppressants and Expectorants: Robitussin-DM Mucinex Children's Cough Liquid Combination Medications for Colds: Robitussin Children's Dimetapp Tylenol  (Acetaminophen) Use for: Fever, pain relief, teething Not to be given if under 2 months (unless cleared with pediatrician) Can be repeated every 4 hours as needed Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours Weight (lbs) Dose (mgs) Infant Oral Suspension (160 mg/5 ml) Child Oral Suspension (160 mg/5 ml) Chewable (80 mg tab) Jr. Strength (160 mg tab) Adult Tab (325 mg) 6 - 11 40 1.25 ml = 1/4 tsp - - - - 12 - 17 80 2.5 ml = 1/2 tsp 2.5 ml = 1/2 tsp - - - 18 - 22 120 3.75 ml = 3/4 tsp 3.75 ml = 3/4 tsp 1 1/2 tabs - - 23 - 35 160 5 ml = 1 tsp 5 ml = 1 tsp 2 tabs 1 tab - 36 - 47 240 7.5 ml = 1 1/2 tsp 7.5 ml = 1 1/2 tsp 3 tabs 1 1/2 tabs - 48 - 59 320 10 ml = 2 tsp 10 ml = 2 tsp 4 tabs 2 tabs 1 tab 60 - 71 400 12.5 ml = 2 1/2 tsp 12.5 ml = 2 1/2 tsp 5 tabs 2 1/2 tabs 1 tab 72 - 95 480 15 ml = 3 tsp 15 ml = 3 tsp 6 tabs 3 tabs 1 1/2 tabs 96+ 640 20 ml = 4 tsp 20 ml = 4 tsp 8 tabs 4 tabs 2 tabs Motrin or Advil (Ibuprofen) Use for: Fever, pain relief, teething Not to be given if under 12 pounds or 6 months Best if not given on an empty stomach Can be repeated every 6 hours as needed Weight (lbs) Dose (mgs) Infant Oral Drops (50 mg/1.25 ml) Child Oral Suspension (100 mg/5 ml) Chewable (100 mg tab) Jr. Strength (100 mg tab) Adult Tab (200 mg) 12 - 17 50 1.25 ml = 1 dropper 2.5 ml = 1/2 tsp -- -- -- 18 - 23 75 1.875 ml = 1 1/2 dropper 3.75 ml = 3/4 tsp -- -- -- 24 - 35 100 2.5 ml = 2 droppers 5 ml = 1 tsp 1 tab 1 tab -- 36 - 47 150 -- 7.5 ml = 1 1/2 tsp 1 1/2 tabs 1 1/2 tabs -- 48 - 59 200 -- 10 ml = 2 tsp 2 tabs 2 tabs 1 tab 60 - 71 250 -- 12.5 ml = 2 1/2 tsp 2 1/2 tabs 2 1/2 tabs 1 tab 72 - 95 300 -- 15 ml = 3 tsp 3 tabs 3 tabs 1 1/2 tabs 96+ 400 -- 20 ml = 4 tsp 4 tabs 4 tabs 2 tabs Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) Use for: Allergic reactions, itchy hives, seasonal allergies Not to be given if under 6 months of age Can be repeated every 6 hours as needed Maximum of 4 doses in 24 hours Caution: May cause drowsiness Weight (lbs) Suspension (12.5 mg/5 ml) Chewable (12.5 mg tab) FastMelts (12.5 mg tab) Tab/Cap (25 mg) 12 - 19 2.5 ml = 1/2 tsp - - - 20 - 26 3.75 ml = 3/4 tsp - - - 27 - 39 5 ml = 1 tsp 1 tab 1 tab - 40 - 52 7.5 ml = 1 1/2 tsp 1 tab 1 tab - 53 - 67 10 ml = 2 tsp 2 tabs 2 tabs 1 tab/cap 68 - 79 12.5 ml = 2 1/2 tsp 2 tabs 2 tabs 1 tab/cap 80 - 95 15 ml = 3 tsp 3 tabs 3 tabs 1 tab/cap 96+ 20 ml = 4 tsp 4 tabs 4 tabs 2 tabs/caps Zyrtec (Cetirizine) Use for: Allergic reactions, itchy hives, seasonal allergies, sinus drip, nasal congestion Not to be given if under 6 months of age Best if given before bedtime. Only given once a day Caution: May cause drowsiness Age Dose (mL) 6-12 months 2.5 mL 1-2 years 2.5-3.75 mL 2-3 years 3.75 mL 3-4 years 5 mL 4-5 years 5-7.5 mL 6 years & older 7.5-10 mL Robitussin-DM (Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin) Use for: Nonproductive (dry) cough , to suppress the cough reflex and reduce the urge to cough, providing relief from persistent or irritating coughing. Not to be given if under 2 years of age Can be repeated every 4 hours as needed Maximum of 6 doses in 24 hours Age Dose (mL) 2-4 years 2.5 mL 4-6 years 3.75 mL 6-9 years 5 mL 9-12 years 7.5 mL 12 & older 10 mL Robitussin (Guaifenesin) Use for: Productive (wet) cough , chest congestion, thick nasal congestion with mucus or phlegm present, to thin and loosen mucus, making it easier to cough up and clear from the airways. Not to be given if under 2 years of age Can be repeated every 4 hours as needed Maximum of 6 doses in 24 hours Age Dose (mL) 2-4 years 2.5-3.75 mL 4-6 years 3.75-5 mL 6-9 years 5-7.5 mL 12 & over 10-20 mL Children's Dimetapp Cold & Allergy Brompheniramine maleate (antihistamine) Use Cold & Allergy for: Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Itchy eyes, Watery eyes, Sneezing, & Itchy throat Cold & Cough Brompheniramine maleate (antihistamine) & Dextromethorphan HBr (cough suppressant)  Use  Cold & Cough for: Runny nose, Itchy eyes, Watery eyes, Sneezing, & nonproductive (dry) cough Not to be given if under 2 years of age Can be repeated every 4 hours as needed Maximum of 4 doses in 24 hours Age Dose (mL) 2-4 years 5 mL 4-6 years 7.5 mL 6-9 years 10 mL 9-12 years 15 mL 12 & older 20 mL Mucinex Children's Cough Liquid (Guaifenesin 100 mg/5 mL, Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg/5 mL) Use for: Cough relief, chest congestion, thinning and loosening mucus Not to be given if under 2 years of age Can be repeated every 4 hours as needed Maximum of 6 doses in 24 hours Stop use and consult a doctor if cough persists for more than 7 days or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache Age Dose (mL) 2-4 years 2.5-3.75 mL 4-6 years 3.75-5 mL 6-9 years 5-7.5 mL 9-12 years 7.5-10 mL 12 & over 10-15 mL Mucinex - Children's Stuffy Nose & Chest Congestion Liquid (Guaifenesin & Phenylephrine) Use for: Productive (wet) cough , chest congestion, thick nasal congestion with mucus or phlegm present, to thin and loosen mucus, making it easier to cough up and clear from the airways. Not to be given if under 9 months of age Can be repeated every 4 hours as needed Maximum of 6 doses in 24 hours Age Dose (mL) 9-12 months 1 mL 12-15 months 1.25 mL 15-18 months 1.6 mL 18-24 months 2 mL 2-4 years 2.5-3.75 mL 4-6 years 3.75-5 mL 6-9 years 5-7.5 mL 9-12 years 7.5-10 mL 12 & over 10-15 mL Sudafed (Pseudoephedrine HCl) Use for: Nasal congestion, sinus pressure, stuffy nose due to colds or allergies Not to be given to children under 4 years of age Do not use with MAOIs or within 14 days of stopping MAOI treatment Consult a doctor before use if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or other medical conditions Follow recommended dosages and do not exceed the maximum daily dose Age  Children's Sudafed Liquid (15 mg/5 mL) Sudafed Sinus Congestion (30 mg tabs) Sudafed PE Sinus Congestion (10 mg tabs) 4–5 years 5 mL every 4–6 hours (Max: 4 doses in 24 hours) - - 6–11 years 10 mL every 4–6 hours (Max: 4 doses in 24 hours) 1 tablet every 4–6 hours (Max: 4 tablets in 24 hours) - 12+ years  20 mL every 4–6 hours (Max: 4 doses in 24 hours) 2 tablets every 4–6 hours (Max: 8 tablets in 24 hours) 1 tablet every 4 hours (Max: 6 tablets in 24 hours)