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.

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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