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Pediatric Dosage Chart: Drops, Suspension |
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| Age | Approximate Weight Range* |
Drops 50mg/1.25ml dropper |
Suspension 100mg/5ml teaspoon |
| < 3 mo. | < 13 lbs. | _______ | _______ |
| 3-9 mos. | 13-20 lbs. | 1 drpp. | 1/2 tsp |
| 10-24 mos. | 21-26 lbs. | 2 drpp. | 1 tsp. |
| 2-3 yrs. | 27-35 lbs. | 3 drpp. | 1 1/2 tsp. |
| 4-5 yrs. | 36-43 lbs. | _______ | 2 tsp. |
| 6-8 yrs. | 44-62 lbs. | _______ | 2 1/2 tsp. |
| 9-10 yrs. | 63-79 lbs. | _______ | 3 tsp. |
| 11 yrs. | 80-89 lbs. | _______ | 4 tsp. |
| 12 yrs. and up | 90 lbs. & up | _______ | 4 tsp. |
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Motrin may be administered every 6-8 hours. If necessary, Tylenol and Motrin doses can be alternated every 3 hours. |
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