Find the recommended dose to safely give your child based on weight and age with the St. Louis Children's Hospital infant and child medication dosage table. Loratadine (Claritin) Dose Table Giving your child Claritin?

1) Dosing is based on WEIGHT, not age. Keep note of your child's most recent weight. 2) Adult dose may be 25 or 50 mg because of sedating effects. Start with 25 mg for children >100 pounds. 3) Consult a healthcare provider for infants <12 months of age due to sedating effects.

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May 18, 2008 · children < 12 years: 10-15 mg/kg/dose every 4-6 hours as needed. Do not exceed 5 doses (2.6 g) in 24 hours children > 12 years & adults: 325-650 mg every 4-6 hours as needed

Check the correct dosage using our dosage calculator and measure it out precisely. Give medication at the prescribed times. If you miss a dose, give it as soon as possible.

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There are two concentrations for Ibuprofen (50mg/1.25ml and 100mg/5ml), please check which concentration you have prior to using the guidelines below. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), to be given every 6 hours as needed. **COUGH & COLD MEDICATIONS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 4 YEARS OF AGE**

However, children’s liquid and children’s junior strength tablets provide the most effective dose. mL = milliliter mg = milligram kg = kilogram lbs = pounds tsp = teaspoon (Household teaspoons vary in size and are not recommended for administering medication.)

Medication Dosage Chart Read on to find accurate doses of medicines according to weight and age of the child. For more information give us a call or simply request an appointment online .

Use these dosage guides for infants and children younger than 12 years old. Used for the temporary relief of fever, minor aches and pains due to the common cold, flu, headache, sore throat and toothache.