Medication Dosing Charts 

Aspirin is NOT RECOMMENDED for any child

Acetaminophen Dosing Chart

Dosages may be repeated every four hours, but should not be given more than five times in twenty-four hours. (Note: Milliliter is abbreviated as ml; 5 ml equals 1 teaspoon [tsp]. Don't use household teaspoons, which can vary in size.)

Also known as Tylenol

Ibuprofen may be given every 6-8 hours
Ibuprofen dosing chart

Also known as Motrin or Advil

Should not be given under 6 months of age

Benadryl: Generic name - Dipenhydramine

Dosages may be repeated every 6-8 hours, and should not be given more than 4 times in a 24 hour period.

Benadryl is generally sedating, but it is important to note that it will have the opposite reaction with a small percentage of children causing agitation. Always monitor for side effects when giving any medication. 

Delsym: Cough Suppressant



Educational Resources and Evidence Based Guidelines

Asthma:

National Asthma Education and Prevention Program, Third Expert Panel on the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma. Expert Panel  Report 3: Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma. Bethesda (MD): National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (US);  2007 Aug. Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK7232/