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Medications

We have dosing charts for 3 over-the counter medications for your convenience

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​Each dosing chart can be enlarged by clicking on it

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For any other medication questions, please contact our office for assistance

Tylenol/Acetaminophen

Can be used for children as young as 2 months old

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Dosing if every 4 to 6 hours, no more than 5 doses in 24 hours

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Can be used for fever (temperature >100.5F), teething pain, or muscular pain

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Do not give if using other products that contain acetaminophen (Tylenol PM)

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Call us if fever is not subsiding after 1 hour of medication being given

Motrin/Advil/Ibuprofen

Only can be used for children age 6 months old and older

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Dosing if every 6-8 hours, no more than 4 doses in 24 hours

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Can be used for fever (temperature >100.5F), teething pain, or muscular pain

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Call us if fever is not subsiding after 1 hour of medication being given

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Benadryl/Diphenhydramine

Do not give to children under the age of 12 months, unless instructed by physician

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Can be used for insect bites, allergies, or allergic reactions (hives)​

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Can be given every 6 hours as needed, not to exceed 4 doses in 24 hours

 

​Can cause hyper-excited state or drowsiness

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Call us if no improvement in 6 hours or reaction is worsening

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