(406) 587-5870  f: (406) 522-1536   /   280 W Kagy Blvd, Suite G Bozeman, MT 59715

(406) 587-5870
f: (406) 522-1536
280 W Kagy Blvd, Suite G Bozeman, MT 59715

Ibuprofen Doses for Children

Brand names: Motrin, Advil, and others. This medicine is used for fever and pain relief. It can be given every 6 hours. Do not give to children under 6 months old.

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Child's Weight & Dose Infant
Oral Suspension

50 mg per 1.25 mL(teaspoon)
Children's
Oral Suspension

100 mg per (5 mL)(teaspoon)
Children's
Chewable Tablets

50 mg per tablet
Junior
Strength Chewable Tablets

100 mg per tablet
Regular
Strength Tablet or Capsules

200 mg per tablet or capsule
10 to 14 pounds (50 mg) 1.25 mL - - - -
15 to 19 pounds (75 mg) 1.875 mL 2.5 mL - - -
20 to 29 pounds (100 mg) 2.5 mL 5 mL 2 tablets 1 tablet ½ tablet
30 to 39 pounds (150 mg) - 7.5 mL 3 tablets 1 ½ tablet ¾ tablet
4tablet40 to 49 pounds (200 mg) - 10 mL 4 tablets 2 tablets 1 tablet
50 to 59 pounds (250 mg) - 12.5 mL 5 tablets 2 ½ tablets 1 ¼tablet
60 to 69 pounds (300 mg) - 15 mL 6 tablets 3 tablets 1 ½ tablets
70 to 79 pounds (350 mg) - - - 3 ½ tablets 1 ¾ tablets
80 and up (400 mg) - - - 4 tablets 2 tablets