Ibuprofen Dosing Instructions
Children’s ibuprofen is available over the counter for the temporary
reduction of fever and relief of minor aches and pains due to colds, influenza,
sore throat, headaches and toothaches for patients 6 months and older. Age is
provided as a convenience only. Dosing should be based on the weight of your
child. The most common adverse reactions are stomachache, nausea, epigastric
pain, and heartburn. Ibuprofen is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive
to aspirin, ibuprofen, or other NSAIDS. Extreme caution should be used in patients
with bronchospastic activity (asthma), nasal polyps or history of angioedema.
Ibuprofen is marketed under the names Advil®, or Motrin®.
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Take every 6-8 hours as needed |
Infant’s Drops 50mg/1.25 |
Children’s Liquid 100mg/tsp |
Chewable Tablets 50mg |
Junior Chewable 100mg/tab |
Junior Caplets100mg |
Advil 200mg |
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Dose byWeight |
Age |
Dropper |
Teaspoon |
Tablet |
Tablet |
Caplet |
Caplet |
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12-17 lbs |
6-11 mos |
1 (1.25ml) |
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18-23 lbs |
12-23 mos |
(1.875ml) |
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24-35 lbs |
2-3 years |
(2.5 ml) |
1 tsp. |
2 tablets |
1 tablet |
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36-47 lbs |
4-5 years |
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1-1/2 tsp. |
3 tablets |
1-1/2tablets |
1-1/2caplets |
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48-59 lbs |
6-8 years |
|
2 tsp. |
4 tablets |
2 tablets |
2 tablets |
1 caplet |
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60-71 lbs |
9-10 years |
|
2 -1/2 tsp. |
5 tablets |
2 -1/2 tablets |
2 -1/2 tablets |
1 caplet |
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72-95 lbs |
11 years |
|
3 tsp. |
6 tablets |
3 tablets |
3 tablets |
1 caplet |
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96-119 lbs |
12 years |
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4 tablets |
4 tablets |
2 caplets |
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121-150 lbs |
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3 caplets |
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