Give every 4-6 hours, as needed, and not more than five times in 24 hours unless directed by a health care professional.
DO NOT USE UNDER 2 MONTHS OF AGE UNLESS DIRECTED BY A PHYSICIAN.
| Weight | Infant or Children’s Suspension (same concentration) 5 ml = 160 mg |
Children’s Tablets 1 tablet = 80 mg |
Junior Strength 1 tablet = 160 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-11 pounds | 1.25 ml (40 mg) | ||
| 12-17 pounds | 2.5 ml (80 mg) | ||
| 18-23 pounds | 3.5 ml (120 mg) | ||
| 24-35 pounds | 5 ml (160 mg) | 2 tablets (160 mg) | 1 tablet (160 mg) |
| 36-47 pounds | 7.5 ml (240 mg) | 3 tablets (240 mg) | 1.5 tablets (240 mg) |
| 48-59 pounds | 10 ml (320 mg) | 4 tablets (320 mg) | 2 tablets (320 mg) |
| 60-71 pounds | 112.5 ml (400 mg) | 5 tablets (400 mg) | 2.5 tablets (400 mg) |
| 72-95 pounds | 15 ml (480 mg) | 6 tablets (480 mg) | 3 tablets (480 mg) |
If you are using infant suspension, use only the dropper that came with the package. If you are using children’s suspension, use the dosage cup that came with the package or a specific medication syringe that can be provided by a pharmacist. Please note that kitchen teaspoons do not accurately measure medication. One teaspoon is equal to 5 milliliters (ml).