| Child's weight (pounds) |
12-17 |
18-23 |
24-35 |
36-47 |
48-59 |
60-71 |
72-95 |
96+ |
lbs |
| 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 |
Indications:
Treatment of fever and pain.
Table Notes:
- AGE LIMIT: Don't use under 6 months of age unless directed by child's doctor. (Reason: safety not established and doesn't have FDA approval). Avoid multi-ingredient products in children under 6 years of age (FDA recommendations 10/2008).
- 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
- MEASURING the DOSAGE: Syringes and droppers are more accurate than
teaspoons. If possible, use the syringe or dropper that comes with the
medication. If you use a teaspoon, it should be a measuring spoon. Regular
spoons are not reliable. Also, remember that 1 level teaspoon equals 5 ml and
that ½ teaspoon equals 2.5 ml.
Author and Senior Reviewer: Barton D. Schmitt, M.D.
Content Set: Pediatric HouseCalls Symptom Checker
Pediatric HouseCalls Symptom Checker