Exam 1 Drug Doses + Important dose info

Fever, Headache, Coughs & Colds, Dysmenorrhea, Musculoskeletal, Allergic Rhinitis

Acetaminophen

Age 12+ and adults: 325-1000mg every 4-6 hours; 650-1300mg ER every 8 hours Max dose: 4000mg/day

_{Children: newborn-11 years of age:}

_{10-15 mg/kg every 4-6 hours, max 5 doses in 24 hours}

Ibuprofen

OTC DOSE: Age 12+ and adults: 200-400mg every 4-6 hrs Max OTC 1200 mg/d Max prescription 3200 mg/day OTC DOSE: Children 6 months-11 years of age: 5-10 mg/kg every 6-8 hours, max 4 doses in 24 hours Lower doses reduce pain/fever; higher doses needed for inflammation or higher fever

Naproxen

OTC Tablets/capsules: 220 mg

OTC DOSE Age 12+ and adults: initial 220-440 mg followed by 220 mg every 8-12 hours. Max 660 mg/day (3 tablets)

Aspirin

Only for Adults: Contraindicated in children up to age 15 (due to Reye’s Syndrome)

Diclofenac 1% gel

FDA approved only for OA.

2 grams for upper body

4 grams for lower body

Dextromethorphan

2+ per FDA 4+ per manufacturer Dose: 4-6 yrs max 30mg/day 6-12 yrs max 60mg/day >12 yrs max 120mg/day

Guaifenesin

2+ per FDA 4+ per manufacturer Effective dose (need to know): 2-6 yrs 600mg/day 6-12 yrs 1200mg/day >12 yrs: 1200-2400mg/d for adults

Zicam

Must start using within 24 hours of symptoms (sometimes 24-48 hours)