Tzeadim › 12–18 years

Health · Wind down

Stop using children's medicine doses

What it is

Once a teenager passes about 40–50 kg, children's syrups and weight-based doses no longer fit.

Start preparing

1. Ask the pharmacist to confirm the adult dose for paracetamol and ibuprofen by current weight.
2. Clear out the expired children's syrups at the same time.
3. Teach them to read the box themselves — they will be dosing alone within a couple of years.

Sources

• Bright Futures periodicity schedule — American Academy of Pediatrics · checked 30-08-2026

Last reviewed 30-08-2026 · Confidence: low

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