Motrin (ibuprofen) for Children
Ibuprofen is used for pain and fever relief. It can be given via
oral drops, suspension, or chewable tablets.
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realize that the new boxes have a slightly different dosing chart.
This one is still OK. Poison Control Center can be reached at
1-800-222-1222
Oral Drops: 50 mg/1.25
mL Dose: dropperful
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 |
5 mg/kg |
| 12-17 |
5.5-7.9 |
6-11 months |
1/2 dropper |
| 18-23 |
8.0-10.9 |
12-23 months |
1 dropper |
| 24-35 |
11-15.9 |
2-3 |
1 1/2 droppers |
Suspension: 100 mg/5ml
Dose: Teaspoon
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 |
5 mg/kg |
| 12-17 |
5.5-7.9 |
6-11 months |
1/4 tablet |
| 18-23 |
8.0-10.9 |
12-23 months |
1/2 tsp |
| 24-35 |
11-15.9 |
2-3 |
3/4 tsp |
| 36-47 |
16-21.9 |
4-5 |
1 tsp |
| 48-59 |
22-26.9 |
6-8 |
1 1/4 tsp |
| 60-71 |
27-31.9 |
9-10 |
1 1/2 tsp |
| 72-95 |
32-43.9 |
11 |
2 tsp |
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 |
5 mg/kg |
| 18-23 |
8.0-10.9 |
12-23 months |
1/2 tablet |
| 24-35 |
11-15.9 |
2-3 |
3/4 tablet |
| 36-47 |
16-21.9 |
4-5 |
1 tablet |
| 48-59 |
22-26.9 |
6-8 |
1 1/4 tablet |
| 60-71 |
27-31.9 |
9-10 |
1 1/2 tablet |
| 72-95 |
32-43.9 |
11 |
2 tablet |
|