OTC Med Dosing
This form calculates the following OTC medications and doses:
Oral analgesics and antipyretics:
Acetaminophen (brand names: Tylenol, Genexa, FeverAll, ElixSure, et al), 15 mg/kg, maximum 640 mg
Ibuprofen (brand names: Advil, Motrin, et al), 10 mg/kg, maximum 400 mg
Oral first-generation anti-histamine:
Diphenhydramine (brand names: Benadryl, et al), 1 mg/kg, maximum 50 mg
***Disclaimer: check and double-check that the weight you enter is correct, and that the concentration of the medication matches. Mis-entered weights or a different concentration drug may result in overdose.***