Ibuprofen Dosing Table
|
Child’s Weight (pounds)
|
12-17
|
18-23
|
24-35
|
36-47
|
48-59
|
60-71
|
72-95
|
96+
|
lbs
|
|
Infant Drops 50mg/1.25 ml
|
1.25
|
1.875
|
2.5
|
3.75
|
5
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
ml
|
|
Liquid 100 mg/ 1 teaspoon (tsp)
|
½
|
¾
|
1
|
1½
|
2
|
2½
|
3
|
4
|
tsp
|
|
Liquid 100 mg/ 5 milliliters (ml)
|
2.5
|
4
|
5
|
7.5
|
10
|
12.5
|
15
|
20
|
ml
|
|
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 1/2008).
- DOSAGE: Determine by finding child’s weight in the top row of the dosage table.
- 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.
- IBUPROFEN DROPS: Ibuprofen infant drops come with a measuring syringe
- BRAND NAMES: Motrin, Advil, generic ibuprofen
- ADULT DOSAGE: 400 mg
- FREQUENCY: Repeat every 6-8 hours as needed
Disclaimer: This information is not intended to 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.
Copyright: Copyright 1994-2012 Barton D. Schmitt, M.D. Author and Senior Reviewer: Barton D. Schmitt, M.D. Last Revised: 8/16/2011 Content Set: Pediatric HouseCalls Symptom Checker Version Year: 2012
