Indications: Treatment of fever and pain.

Table Notes:

  • DOSAGE: Determine by finding child's weight in the top row of the dosage table.
  • BRAND NAMES: Motrin, Advil, generic ibuprofen
  • ADULT DOSAGE: 400 mg
  • FREQUENCY: Repeat every 6-8 hours as needed
  • IBUPROFEN DROPS: Ibuprofen infant drops come with a measuring syringe
  • PRECAUTIONS: Don't use under 6 months of age (Reason: safety not established and doesn't have FDA approval). Avoid multi-ingredient products in children under 6 years of age (AAP recommendations 10/2007.)

Ibuprofen Dosage Table

Ibuprofen Dosage Table
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
Liquid 100 mg/5 ml (tsp) ½ ¾ 1 1½ 2 2½ 3 4 tsp
Chewable 50 mg. tablets -- -- 2 3 4 5 6 8 tabs
Junior-strength 100 mg tablets -- -- -- -- 2 2½ 3 4 tabs
Adult 200 mg. tablets -- -- -- -- 1 1 1½ 2 tabs

Disclaimer: This information is not intended be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.

Author and Senior Reviewer: Barton D. Schmitt, M.D.

Last Reviewed: 8/1/2007

Last Revised: 8/24/2007

Content Set: Pediatric HouseCalls Online

Copyright 1994-2007 Barton D. Schmitt, M.D.
 
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