Give the weight appropriate dosage listed below every 4 to 6 hours as needed, or as recommended by your pediatrician.
Weight (lbs) | Elixir (12.5mg / 5ml) | FastMelt Chewable (12.5mg tablets) | Tablets/Capsules & Quick Dissolve Strips (25mg tablets or 25mg strips) |
---|---|---|---|
8-9 | 1.25ml (1/4tsp) | — | — |
10-11 | 2ml | — | — |
12-16 | 2.5ml (1/2tsp) | — | — |
17-21 | 3.75ml (3/4tsp) | — | — |
22-25 | 4ml | — | — |
26-33 | 5ml (1tsp) | 1 FastMelt | — |
33-39 | 6ml | 1 FastMelt | — |
40-45 | 7ml (1 1/2 tsp) | 1 1/2 FastMelt | — |
46-52 | 9ml | 1 1/2 FastMelt | — |
53-58 | 10ml (2tsp) | 2 FastMelt | 1 tab/cap/strip |
59-65 | 11ml | 2 FastMelt | 1 tab/cap/strip |
66-72 | 12ml (2 1/2 tsp) | 2 1/2 FastMelt | 1 1/2 tab/cap/strip |
73-80 | 14ml | 2 1/2 FastMelt | 1 1/2 tab/cap/strip |
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