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Health Tips and Info

Helpful Resources

Immunizations

Lockport Pediatrics follows the immunization guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

ADHD Resources

Autism Resources

  • Parent Network of WNY – Parents helping parents and professionals enable individuals with disabilities to reach their own potential

Asthma Resources

Breastfeeding Resources

Car Seat Resources

  • With so many different types of car seats on the market, understanding how to use them correctly can be overwhelming. Visit the APP’s Car Seat Safety Information page for guidance on choosing the most appropriate car safety seat for your child.

Depression and Anxiety Resources

Dosage Information

Acetaminophen/Tylenol- every 4-6 hours as needed (DO NOT GIVE IF HAS NOT HAD ANY VACCINES YET)

Infant SuspensionChildren's LiquidChildren's ChewableAdult
Concentration160mg/5ml160mg/5ml160mg/tab325mg/tab
0-10 lbs1.25 ml
10-15 lbs2.5 ml2.5 ml or 1/2 tsp
15-20 lbs3.75 ml3.75 ml or 3/4 tsp
20-25 lbs5 ml5 ml or 1 tsp
1 tab
25-30 lbs6.25 ml or 1 1/4 tsp
1 tab
30-40 lbs7.5 ml or 1 1/2 tsp
1.5 tabs
40-50 lbs10 ml or 2 tsp
2 tabs1 tab
50-60 lbs12.5 ml or 2 1/2 tsp
2.5 tabs1 tab
60-70 lbs13.75 ml or 2 3/4 tsp
2.5 tabs1 tab
70-80 lbs16.25 ml or 3 1/4 tsp
3 tabs1.5 tabs
>85 lbs20 ml or 4 tsp
3 tabs2 tabs

Benadryl Dosing- every 6-8 hours as needed (Do not give if under 12 months of age)

Children's LiquidTablets
Concentration12.5mg/5ml25mg
11-17.5 lbs2.5 ml or 1/2 tsp
17.5-22 lbs3.75 ml or 3/4 tsp
22-33 lbs5 ml or 1 tsp
33-44 lbs7.5 ml or 1 1/2 tsp
44-66 lbs10 ml or 2 tsp
1 tab
66-88 lbs15 ml or 3 tsp
1.5 tabs
> 88 lbs20 ml or 4 tsp
2 tabs

Ibuprofen/Motrin/Advil- every 6-8 hours as needed (Do not give if under 6 months of age)

Infant AdvilChildren's SuspensionChewable Jr.Adult
Concentration50mg/1.25ml100mg/5ml100mg/tab200mg/tab
0-10 lbs
10-15 lbs1.25ml2.5 ml or 1/2 tsp
15-20 lbs1.875ml3.75 ml or 3/4 tsp
20-25 lbs5 ml or 1 tsp
25-30 lbs6.25 ml or 1 1/4 tsp
30-40 lbs7.5 ml or 1 1/2 tsp
40-50 lbs10 ml or 2 tsp
2 tabs1 tab
50-60 lbs12.5 ml or 2 1/2 tsp
2 tabs1 tab
60-70 lbs13.75 ml or 2 3/4 tsp
2.5 tabs1.5 tabs
70-80 lbs16.25 ml or 3 1/4 tsp
3 tabs1.5 tabs
> 80 lbs20 ml or 4 tsp
3 tabs2 tabs

Teen Health Resources

National Hotlines

  • Suicide Hotline – 1-800-784-2433
  • National Alcohol and Substance Abuse Information Center – 1-800-784-6776
  • National Eating Disorders Association – 1-800-931-2237
  • National Runaway Switchboard 800-RUNAWAY – 1-800-786-2929
  • National Mental Health Association – 1-800-273-TALK
  • American Pregnancy Helpline – 1-866-942-6466
  • Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
  • Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-800-621-HOPE (4673)
  • Crime Victims Hotline – 1-866-689-HELP (4357)
  • National Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention 1-877-217-3595 or 1-866-SPEAK-UP
  • Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Info 1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636)

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