Age of Child	Weight	Infant Drops	Liquid Elixir	Chewable Tablets	Adult Tablets
0-6 Months	6 to 11 lbs.	Not Recommended	N/R	N/A	N/A
6-11 Months	12 to 17 lbs.	1 dropperful (0.8 cc)	1/2 tsp	N/A	N/A
1-2 Years	18 to 23 lbs.	1 1/2 dropperfuls (1.2 cc)	3/4 tsp	N/A	N/A
2-3 Years	24 to 36 lbs.	2 dropperfuls (1.6 cc)	1 tsp	Read Product Box	N/A
4-5 Years	37 to 47 lbs.	3 dropperfuls (2.4 cc)	1 tsp	Read Product Box	N/A
6-9 Years	48 to 70 lbs.	N/A	2 tsp	Read Product Box	1 Tablet
10-12 Years	70 to 100 lbs.	N/A	3 tsp	Read Product Box	1 1/2 tablets
Over 12 Years	Over 100 lbs.	N/A	4 tsp	Read Product Box	2 tablets

 

Note: Chewable ibuprofen tablets come in different strengths.
You must read the box to know the appropriate dosing schedule.

 

Weight is the most important factor in determining dosing of ibuprofen.

Ibuprofen is generally given every 8 hours.

Do not give more often than every 6 hours and do not exceed more than 4 doses a day.

 

DO NOT GIVE IBUPROFEN TO CHILDREN LESS THAN 6 MONTHS OLD.