Pediatric dosing by weight
Single dose of common medicines in mg and syrup ml — based on the child's weight
Child weight, kg
Weigh without clothes. 0.5 kg precision matters.
Doses follow WHO/FDA guidance for common formulations. Confirm with a doctor; this does not replace a prescription.
Paracetamol
From 3 months. Not more often than every 4 h.
Single dose (10–15 mg/kg)
120 – 180 mg
Max per day
720 mg
3–4 doses · interval, h 4–6
In syrup
5 – 7,5 мл (сироп 120 мг/5 мл)
2,4 – 3,6 мл (суспензія 250 мг/5 мл)
Ibuprofen
From 3 months, after food. Avoid if dehydrated.
Single dose (5–10 mg/kg)
60 – 120 mg
Max per day
480 mg
3–4 doses · interval, h 6–8
In syrup
3 – 6 мл (суспензія 100 мг/5 мл)
1,5 – 3 мл (форте 200 мг/5 мл)
Amoxicillin
Daily dose! Prescription only. Follow the course.
Single dose (25–45 mg/kg)
300 – 540 mg
Max per day
2 160 mg
2 doses · interval, h 12
In syrup
6 – 10,8 мл (суспензія 250 мг/5 мл)
3,8 – 6,8 мл (форте 400 мг/5 мл)