Advil (ibuprofen) for Children
Advil is used for pain and fever relief. It can be given via oral
drops, suspension, chewable tablets, or swallowable tablets. One dose
lasts 6-8 hours. Poison Control Center can be reached at 1-800-222-1222
Suspension: 100 mg/5 mL Dose:
1 teaspoon
If there is a discrepancy between the dosage for your child's age
and your child's weight, use the dose appropriate for your child's
weight.
|
Weight |
Age |
Dosage
|
|
Pounds |
Kilograms |
Years |
|
| 13-17 |
5.8-7.9 |
6-11 months |
Call our office |
| 18-23 |
8.0-10.9 |
12-23 months |
Call our office |
| 24-35 |
11-15.9 |
2-3 |
1 tsp |
| 36-47 |
16-21.9 |
4-5 |
1 1/2 tsp |
| 48-59 |
22-26.9 |
6-8 |
2 tsp |
| 60-71 |
27-31.9 |
9-10 |
2 1/2 tsp |
| 72-95 |
32-43.9 |
11 |
3 tsp |
Children's Advil Chewable Tablets: 50
mg Dose: tablet
If there is a discrepency between
the dosage for your child's age and your child's weight,
use the dose
appropriate for your child's weight.
| Weight |
Age |
Dosage |
| Pounds |
Kilograms |
Years |
Tablet |
|
24-35 |
11-15.9 |
2-3 |
2 tablets |
|
36-47 |
16-21.9 |
4-5 |
3 tablets |
|
48-59 |
22-26.9 |
6-8 |
4 tablets |
|
60-71 |
27-31.9 |
9-10 |
5 tablets |
|
72-95 |
32-43.9 |
11 |
6 tablets |
Junior Strength Advil Chewable Tablets: 100
mg Dose: tablet
If there is a discrepency between
the dosage for your child's age and your child's weight,
use the dose
appropriate for your child's weight.
| Weight |
Age |
Dosage |
| Pounds |
Kilograms |
Years |
Tablet |
|
48-59 |
22-26.9 |
6-8 |
2 tablets |
|
60-71 |
27-31.9 |
9-10 |
2 1/2 tablets |
|
72-95 |
32-43.9 |
11 |
3 tablets |
Junior Strength Advil Swallowable Tablets: 100
mg Dose: tablet
If there is a discrepancy between
the dosage for your child's age and your child's weight,
use the dose
appropriate for your child's weight.
| Weight |
Age |
Dosage |
| Pounds |
Kilograms |
Years |
Tablet |
|
48-59 |
22-26.9 |
6-8 |
2 tablets |
|
60-71 |
27-31.9 |
9-10 |
2 tablets |
|
72-95 |
32-43.9 |
11 |
3 tablets |
|