Ibuprofen

How to give the right amount of IBUPROFEN (also known as Motrin, Advil) is different depending on which medicine you plan to give.

Dose: Give every 6 hours if needed, for fever or pain. DO NOT GIVE MORE THAN 4 DOSES IN 24 HOURS. DO NOT use with any other medicine containing ibuprofen. 
Weight → 0 to 11 lb
(up to 5 kg)		 12 to 17 lb
(6–7 kg)		 18 to 23 lb
(8–10 kg)		 24 to 35 lb
(11–15 kg)		 36 to 47 lb
(16–21 kg)		 48 to 59 lb
(22–26 kg)		 60 to 71 lb
(27–32 kg)		 72 to 95 lb
(33–43 kg)		 96 lb or more
(44+ kg)
Age → 0–5 mo 6–11 mo 12–23 mo 2–3 yr 4–5 yr 6–8 yr 9–10 yr 11 yr 12+ yr
Infant'sIbuprofenDrops (50 mg / 1.25 mL) — 1.25 mL 1.875 mL 2.5 mL 3.75 mL 5 mL — — —
Children'sLiquidIbuprofen (100 mg / 5 mL) — 2.5 mL* 4 mL* 5 mL* 7.5 mL* 10 mL* 12.5 mL* 15 mL* 10 mL + 10 mL = 20 mL* 10 mL* and 10 mL*
Children'sIbuprofenChewableTablets (100 mg) — — — 1 tablet 1½ tablets 2 tablets 2½ tablets 3 tablets 4 tablets
Adult'sIbuprofenTablets (200 mg) — — — — — 1 tablet 1 tablet 1½ tablets 2 tablets

*Table notes:
  • Age of child: Do not use ibuprofen in children who are less than 6 months old unless your child's doctor tells you to. This is because it has not been found to be safe in children less than 6 months old. The use of the medicine in children less than 6 months is also not approved by the FDA. It is also best not to give medicines with more than one ingredient in it to children less than 6 years of age.
  • Measuring the dose for liquid medicines (should be in "mL" or metric units): It is easier to give the right amount of liquid medicine when using a syringe than when using a kitchen teaspoon or tablespoon. Use the syringe or dosing cup that comes with the medicine. If a tool does not come with the medicine, ask your pharmacist for one.
  • Ibuprofen drops: Ibuprofen infant drops come with a measuring syringe
  • Adult dose: 400 mg
  • How often to give the medicine (frequency): You can give ibuprofen every 6 to 8 hours if needed.
How to give the right amount of IBUPROFEN (also known as Motrin, Advil) is different depending on which medicine you plan to give.

Dose: Give every 6 hours if needed, for fever or pain. DO NOT GIVE MORE THAN 4 DOSES IN 24 HOURS. DO NOT use with any other medicine containing ibuprofen. 
Weight → 0 to 11 lb
(up to 5 kg)		 12 to 17 lb
(6–7 kg)		 18 to 23 lb
(8–10 kg)		 24 to 35 lb
(11–15 kg)		 36 to 47 lb
(16–21 kg)		 48 to 59 lb
(22–26 kg)		 60 to 71 lb
(27–32 kg)		 72 to 95 lb
(33–43 kg)		 96 lb or more
(44+ kg)
Age → 0–5 mo 6–11 mo 12–23 mo 2–3 yr 4–5 yr 6–8 yr 9–10 yr 11 yr 12+ yr
Infant'sIbuprofenDrops (50 mg / 1.25 mL) — 1.25 mL 1.875 mL 2.5 mL 3.75 mL 5 mL — — —
Children'sLiquidIbuprofen (100 mg / 5 mL) — 2.5 mL* 4 mL* 5 mL* 7.5 mL* 10 mL* 12.5 mL* 15 mL* 10 mL + 10 mL = 20 mL* 10 mL* and 10 mL*
Children'sIbuprofenChewableTablets (100 mg) — — — 1 tablet 1½ tablets 2 tablets 2½ tablets 3 tablets 4 tablets
Adult'sIbuprofenTablets (200 mg) — — — — — 1 tablet 1 tablet 1½ tablets 2 tablets

*Table notes:
  • Age of child: Do not use ibuprofen in children who are less than 6 months old unless your child's doctor tells you to. This is because it has not been found to be safe in children less than 6 months old. The use of the medicine in children less than 6 months is also not approved by the FDA. It is also best not to give medicines with more than one ingredient in it to children less than 6 years of age.
  • Measuring the dose for liquid medicines (should be in "mL" or metric units): It is easier to give the right amount of liquid medicine when using a syringe than when using a kitchen teaspoon or tablespoon. Use the syringe or dosing cup that comes with the medicine. If a tool does not come with the medicine, ask your pharmacist for one.
  • Ibuprofen drops: Ibuprofen infant drops come with a measuring syringe
  • Adult dose: 400 mg
  • How often to give the medicine (frequency): You can give ibuprofen every 6 to 8 hours if needed.