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Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) Dosing

Ibuprofen
IBUPROFEN DOSING (MOTRIN, ADVIL).  NO CHANGE TO INFANT CONCENTRATIONS OF IBUPROFEN

(Must be 6 months or older- Do NOT give Ibuprofen to children under 6 months of age!)

Parents should use the child’s weight (if known) rather than age if their weight is not in the corresponding age range.

Dosing :  ¼ tsp=1.25ml     ½ tsp=2.5ml    1 tsp=5ml

  Infant DropsChildren’s Suspension Children’s ChewablesJr. Strength ChewablesJunior Strength Caplets
Concentration 50 mg/1.25ml100 mg/5 ml 50 mg each100 mg each100 mg
WEIGHTAGEuse dropper provided  tablettabletcaplet
        
 under 6mDo Not Use     
12-17 lbs6-11 mos1.25 ml2.5ml    
18-23 lbs12-23 mos1.875 ml3.75ml 1 tablet  
24-35 lbs2-3 yrs2.5 ml5ml 2 tablets1 tablet1 caplet
36-47 lbs4-5 yrs 7.5ml 3 tablets1-1/2 caplets1-1/2 caplets
48-59 lbs6-8 yrs. 10ml 4 tablets2 tablets2 caplets
60-71 lbs9-10 yrs 12.5ml 5 tablets2-1/2 tablets2-1/2 caplets
72-95 lbs11 yrs 15ml 6 tablets3 tablets3 caplets
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