Ibuprofen Dosage Table
| Child's weight more than (pounds) |
12 |
18 |
24 |
36 |
48 |
60 |
72 |
96 |
lbs |
| Total amount (mg) |
50 |
75 |
100 |
150 |
200 |
250 |
300 |
400 |
mg |
| Infant Drops 50 mg/1.25 ml |
1.25 |
1.875 |
2.5 |
3.75 |
5 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
ml |
| Liquid 100 mg/5 ml (tsp) |
½ |
¾ |
1 |
1½ |
2 |
2½ |
3 |
4 |
tsp |
| Chewable 50 mg. tablets |
-- |
-- |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
8 |
tabs |
| Junior-strength 100 mg tablets |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
2 |
2½ |
3 |
4 |
tabs |
| Adult 200 mg. tablets |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
1 |
1 |
1½ |
2 |
tabs |
Indications: Treatment of fever and pain
Table Notes:
- AGE LIMIT: Don't use under 6 months of age (Reason: safety not established and doesn't have FDA approval). Avoid multi-ingredient products in children under 6 years of age (FDA recommendations 1/2008).
- DOSAGE: Determine by finding child's weight in the top row of the dosage table.
- BRAND NAMES: Motrin, Advil, generic ibuprofen
- ADULT DOSAGE: 400 mg
- FREQUENCY: Repeat every 6-8 hours as needed
- IBUPROFEN DROPS: Ibuprofen infant drops come with a measuring syringe
Author and Senior Reviewer: Barton D. Schmitt, M.D.
Content Set: Pediatric HouseCalls Online
Pediatric HouseCalls Online
