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Dosage Tables

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)

Cold & Cough

Brompheniramine maleate (antihistamine) & Dextromethorphan HBr (cough suppressant)

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)

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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)

Mental Health Assessment Kit

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Co-Occuring Conditions





PGL

Respiratory / ENT Panels

Respiratory Panel 1: Pharyngitis / Laryngitis

Bacterial Targets Viral Targets
  • Bordetella pertussis / parapertussis
  • Chlamydia pneumoniae
  • Klebsiella pneumoniae
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Streptococcus pyogenes
  • Coronavirus NL63
  • Coronavirus 229E
  • Coronavirus HKU1
  • COVID/SARS-CoV-2
  • Enterovirus (A, B, C)
  • Influenza A Panel
  • Influenza B Panel
  • Rhinovirus 1
  • Rhinovirus 2
  • RSV

Respiratory Panel 2: Bronchitis / Pneumonia

Bacterial Targets Viral Targets
  • Haemophilus influenzae
  • Klebsiella pneumoniae
  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Streptococcus pneumoniae
  • Moraxella catarrhalis
  • COVID/SARS-CoV-2
  • Influenza A Panel
  • Influenza B Panel
  • RSV

Respiratory Panel 3: Pediatric

Bacterial Targets Viral Targets
  • Bordetella pertussis / parapertussis
  • Streptococcus pneumoniae
  • Streptococcus pyogenes
  • Haemophilus influenzae
  • Klebsiella pneumoniae
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Coronavirus NL63
  • Coxsackievirus a6, a16
  • Human Metapneumovirus
  • Parainfluenza 2
  • Rhinovirus 1
  • Rhinovirus 2
  • RSV

Respiratory Panel 4: Geriatric / Immunocompromised

Bacterial Targets Fungal Targets Viral Targets
  • Klebsiella pneumoniae
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Streptococcus pneumoniae
  • Aspergillus (terreus, niger, flavus)
  • Candida albicans, glabrata, parapsilosis, tropicalis
  • Candida auris
  • Adenovirus 1, 2
  • COVID/SARS-CoV-2
  • Cytomegalovirus (HHV5)
  • Influenza A Panel
  • Influenza B Panel
  • RSV

Respiratory Full Panel

Bacterial Targets Viral Targets
  • Bordetella pertussis / parapertussis
  • Chlamydia (Chlamydophila) pneumoniae
  • Haemophilus influenzae
  • Klebsiella pneumoniae
  • Legionella pneumoniae
  • Moraxella catarrhalis
  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Streptococcus agalactiae
  • Streptococcus pneumoniae
  • Streptococcus pyogenes
  • Adenovirus 1, 2
  • Coronavirus NL63
  • Coronavirus HKU1
  • Coronavirus 229E
  • Coronavirus OC43
  • COVID/SARS-CoV-2
  • Cytomegalovirus (HHV5)
  • Enterovirus (A, B, C)
  • Epstein Barr Virus (HHV4)
  • Human Metapneumovirus
  • Influenza A Panel
  • Influenza B Panel
  • Parainfluenza 1, 2, 3
  • Rhinovirus 1, 2
  • RSV

Ear Infection Panel

Bacterial Targets Fungal Targets
  • Acinetobacter baumannii
  • Escherichia coli
  • Haemophilus influenzae
  • Klebsiella pneumoniae
  • Moraxella catarrhalis
  • Proteus mirabilis
  • Proteus vulgaris
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Serratia marcescens
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Streptococcus pneumoniae
  • Aspergillus (terreus, niger, flavus)
  • Candida auris

Acute Viral Panel

Viral Targets  
  • Coronavirus OC43
  • Epstein Barr Virus (HHV4)
  • Adenovirus 2
  • Human Metapneumovirus
  • Parainfluenza 1
  • Parainfluenza 2
  • Parainfluenza 3
  • Parainfluenza 4

RP Viral Focus Panel

Viral Targets  
  • COVID/SARS-CoV-2
  • Influenza A Panel
  • Influenza B Panel
  • RSV

GI Panels

GI Focus 1: E. coli Panel

Bacterial Targets  
  • Enteroaggregative E. coli (EAEC)
  • Enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC) O157
  • Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC)
  • Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC)
  • Shiga‐like toxin‐producing E. coli (STEC) stx1/stx2; O157
  • Shigella / EIEC

GI Focus 2: Foodborne Bacteria Panel

Bacterial Targets  
  • Campylobacter (coli, jejuni, upsalienis)
  • Listeria monocytogenes
  • Plesiomonas shigelloides
  • Salmonella
  • Yersinia enterocolitica

GI Focus 3: Parasite Panel

Parasite Targets  
  • Cryptosporidium
  • Cyclospora cayetanensis
  • Entamoeba histolytica
  • Giardia lamblia

GI Focus 4: Common Viral Panel

Viral Targets  
  • Norovirus GI
  • Norovirus GII
  • Rotavirus A
  • Sapovirus (1 of 2, 2 of 2)

GI Focus 5: Common Bacterial Panel

Bacterial Targets  
  • Clostridium difficile (toxin A/B)
  • Enteroaggregative E. coli (EAEC)
  • Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC)
  • Salmonella

Oral Contraceptive Pills (OCPs)

Indication Preferred Contraceptive Options
Contraception (general)

Any monophasic: Loestrin 24 Fe, Alesse (Aviane), Ortho-Cyclen, Yaz, Beyaz

Patch: Xulane, Twirla

Progestin-only (estrogen contraindicated): Camila, Errin, Slynd
Menstrual regulation (irregular cycles)

Loestrin 24 Fe, Yaz, Ortho-Cyclen, Alesse (Aviane)

Patch: Xulane, Twirla

Dysmenorrhea

(painful periods)

Loestrin 24 Fe, Yaz, Ortho-Cyclen

Extended-cycle: Seasonique, Seasonale, Quartette

Patch: Xulane, Twirla

Menorrhagia

(heavy bleeding)

Loestrin 24 Fe, Yaz, Slynd (if estrogen contraindicated)

Avoid ultra-low estrogen pills (e.g., Lo Loestrin Fe)
Acne

FDA Approved: Yaz, Beyaz, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Estrostep Fe

Others: Yasmin, Ortho-Cyclen (may help but not FDA-approved)
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) Yaz, Beyaz (due to drospirenone’s mood benefits)
Desire for fewer or no periods

Extended-cycle OCPs: Seasonique, Seasonale, Quartette, Amethyst

Continuous use of monophasic pills
Estrogen contraindicated (migraine with aura, VTE, breastfeeding)

Traditional: Camila, Errin (traditional minipills)

Novel: Slynd (better cycle control)
Desire for non-daily method Patch: Xulane, Twirla (weekly)
PCOS

Yaz: Anti-androgenic progestin → improves acne and hirsutism; regulates cycles

Beyaz: Same as Yaz with added folate; helpful if pregnancy prevention is also a goal

Ortho Tri-Cyclen: improves acne; cycle regulation; moderate anti-androgenic effect

Estrostep Fe: acne; milder anti-androgenic action

Brand Name Formulation/

Delivery

 Estrogen Dose Progestin Type Medical Indications Special Considerations

Alesse (Aviane)

 Monophasic OCP 20 mcg EE Levonorgestrel Cycle control Low-dose, well tolerated

Amethyst

 Continuous OCP 20 mcg EE Levonorgestrel Continuous cycle, no periods Continuous; may suppress periods entirely

Beyaz

 Monophasic OCP + folate 20 mcg EE Drospirenone Acne, PMDD Anti-androgenic for acne and mood; added folate for neural tube protection

Camila

 Progestin-only pill (POP) None Norethindrone 0.35 mg Estrogen contraindicated, breastfeeding, VTE risk Strict timing; breakthrough bleeding risk

Errin

 Progestin-only pill (POP) None Norethindrone 0.35 mg Estrogen contraindicated, breastfeeding, VTE risk Strict timing; breakthrough bleeding risk

Estrostep Fe

 Triphasic OCP 20/30/35 mcg EE Norethindrone Acne, menstrual regulation Gradual estrogen increase; effective for acne

Lo Loestrin Fe

 Monophasic OCP (26+2) 10 mcg EE Norethindrone acetate Light or absent periods desired, minimal estrogen exposure May cause amenorrhea; less effective for heavy bleeding

Loestrin 24 Fe

 Monophasic OCP (24+4) 20 mcg EE Norethindrone acetate Menstrual regulation, menorrhagia, dysmenorrhea

Good cycle control; helps reduce heavy bleeding and cramps; preferred for menorrhagia

Ortho Tri-Cyclen

 Triphasic OCP 35 mcg EE Norgestimate Acne Triphasic with acne indication

Ortho-Cyclen

 Monophasic OCP 35 mcg EE Norgestimate Menstrual regulation, moderate acne Higher estrogen; effective for acne but more estrogen side effects

Quartette

 Extended-cycle OCP Step-up EE Levonorgestrel Extended-cycle, fewer periods Reduces breakthrough bleeding

Seasonale

 Extended-cycle OCP 30 mcg EE Levonorgestrel Fewer periods/year, dysmenorrhea Less frequent bleeding

Seasonique

 Extended-cycle OCP 30 mcg EE Levonorgestrel Fewer periods/year, dysmenorrhea Less frequent bleeding

Slynd

 Progestin-only pill (Minipill) None Drospirenone 4 mg Estrogen contraindicated, heavy bleeding Better cycle control; flexible timing vs traditional POPs

Twirla (Patch)

 Transdermal patch 30 mcg EE/day Levonorgestrel Cycle regulation Weekly patch; avoid in high BMI; Lower estrogen vs. Xulane; limited data in adolescents

Xulane (Patch)

 Transdermal patch 35 mcg EE/day Norelgestromin Cycle regulation, dysmenorrhea Weekly patch; higher estrogen exposure

Yasmin

 Monophasic OCP 30 mcg EE Drospirenone Menstrual control Higher estrogen than Yaz; acne control

Yaz

 Monophasic OCP 20 mcg EE Drospirenone Acne, PMDD, hirsutism Anti-androgenic for acne and mood