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Easily determine the right dose of Acetaminophen (Tylenol), Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), or Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for your child’s weight.
For infants under 6 pounds, check with your doctor.
| Child's Weight | Medication | Dose |
|---|---|---|
| 12-17 lbs | Ibuprofen Infant Drops 50 mg/1.25 mL (such as Infant’s Motrin Oral Suspension Drops) | 1.25 mL |
| 18-23 lbs | Ibuprofen Infant Drops 50 mg/1.25 mL (such as Infant’s Motrin Oral Suspension Drops) | 1.875 mL |
| 24-35 lbs | Ibuprofen Infant Drops 50 mg/1.25 mL (such as Infant’s Motrin Oral Suspension Drops) | 2.5 mL |
| 36-47 lbs | Ibuprofen Infant Drops 50 mg/1.25 mL (such as Infant’s Motrin Oral Suspension Drops) | 3.75 mL |
| 48-59 lbs | Ibuprofen Infant Drops 50 mg/1.25 mL (such as Infant’s Motrin Oral Suspension Drops) | 5 mL |
| 12-17 lbs | Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension) | 2.5 mL |
| 18-23 lbs | Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension) | 4 mL |
| 24-35 lbs | Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension) | 5 mL |
| 36-47 lbs | Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension) | 7.5 mL |
| 48-59 lbs | Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension) | 10 mL |
| 60-71 lbs | Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension) | 12.5 mL |
| 72-95 lbs | Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension) | 15 mL |
| 96 lbs or more | Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension) | 20 mL |
| 48-59 lbs | Chewable Ibuprofen Tablets 100 mg (such as Children’s Motrin Chewables) | 2 tablets |
| 60-71 lbs | Chewable Ibuprofen Tablets 100 mg (such as Children’s Motrin Chewables) | 2.5 tablets |
| 72-95 lbs | Chewable Ibuprofen Tablets 100 mg (such as Children’s Motrin Chewables) | 3 tablets |
| 96 lbs or more | Chewable Ibuprofen Tablets 100 mg (such as Children’s Motrin Chewables) | 4 tablets |
| 24-35 lbs | Chewable Ibuprofen Tablets 100 mg (such as Children’s Motrin Chewables) | 1 tablet |
| 36-47 lbs | Chewable Ibuprofen Tablets 100 mg (such as Children’s Motrin Chewables) | 1.5 tablets |
| 48-59 lbs | Adult Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg (such as Motrin IB or Advil) | 1 tablet |
| 60-71 lbs | Adult Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg (such as Motrin IB or Advil) | 1 tablet |
| 72-95 lbs | Adult Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg (such as Motrin IB or Advil) | 1.5 tablets |
| 96 lbs or more | Adult Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg (such as Motrin IB or Advil) | 2 tablets |
Tylenol
Advil, Motrin
Benadryl
We value convenient communication with our families, and want you to be able to reach us as easily as possible. We use Spruce, a secure HIPAA-compliant mobile app that allows you to message our practice in a convenient and secure manner.
Life is busy. Juggling your day-to-day schedule and staying on top of your family’s health care can be a challenge, but our patient portal can help. Access your child’s medical records 24/7 from your home, office or smart phone.
We encourage all families to sign up for the portal to help us be sustainable and paperless. Contact us to create your portal account or if you have questions about your account.
From the patient portal, you can review a complete health information summary for each child in your care, including:
See the My Kid’s Chart User’s Guide to familiarize yourself with all of the features currently available.
Bright Beginnings Pediatrics
2001 Tulane Dr, Suite A
Lufkin, Texas 75901
Phone
(936) 404-4602
Fax
(936) 262-6504
Our office is located on Tulane Dr. one block south of Loop 287 behind the Southpoint Shopping Center, which includes stores such as Ross, Michael’s, and Five Below.
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
An appointment is required for each child to be seen. Please call our office to make an appointment.
If your child’s illness or injury is life threatening, dial 911.
If you have an urgent question that cannot wait until the next business day, we have an after-hours pediatric nurse call service. To leave a message for them, call our office number and choose extension 1.
Poison Control Hotline
(800) 222-1222
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Dial 988
www.988lifeline.org