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IBUPROFEN DOSAGE (FOR FEVER AND PAIN) |
Child's weight more than
(pounds) |
12 |
18 |
24 |
36 |
48 |
60 |
72 |
96 |
lbs |
Total amount (mg) |
50 |
75 |
100 |
150 |
200 |
250 |
300 |
400 |
mg |
Infant Drops 50 mg/1.25 ml |
1.25 |
1.875 |
2.5 |
3.75 |
5 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
ml |
Syringe: 100 mg/2.5 ml |
1.25 |
-- |
2.5 |
-- |
5.0 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
ml |
Liquid 100 mg/5 ml (tsp) |
1/2 |
3/4 |
1 |
1 1/2 |
2 |
2 1/2 |
3 |
4 |
tsp |
Chewable 50 mg tablets |
-- |
-- |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
8 |
tabs |
Junior-strength 100 mg
tablets |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
2 |
2 1/2 |
3 |
4 |
tabs |
Adult 200 mg tablets |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
1 |
1 |
1 1/2 |
2 |
tabs |
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Ibuprofen (e.g., Advil and Motrin) dosage: Determine by
finding your child's weight in the top row of the dosage table.
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Adult dose: 400 mg
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Repeat every 6-8 hours as needed.
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Ibuprofen infant drops come with a measuring syringe.
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Don't use under 6 months of age. Reason: Safety not
established and doesn't have FDA approval.
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Barton Schmitt, M.D. FAAP
Reviewed 9/2005
Revised 9/2005
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