Ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin) Dosing Information
Give every 6-8 hours, as needed, and not more than four times in 24 hours unless directed by a health care professional.
DO NOT USE UNDER 6 MONTHS OF AGE.
| Weight | Infant Drops 1.25 mL = 50 mg |
Children’s Liquid or Suspension
5.0 mL = 100 mg |
Children’s Tablets
1 tablet = |
CJunior Strength
1 tablet = |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-17 pounds | 1.25 ml (50 mg) | 2.5 ml (50 mg) | ||
| R18-23 pounds | 1.875 ml (75 mg) | 3.5 ml (70 mg) | ||
| 24-35 pounds | 2.5 ml (100 mg) | 5ml (100 mg) | 2 tablets (100 mg) | 1 tablet (100 mg) |
| 36-47 pounds | 7.5ml (150 mg) | 3 tablets (150 mg) | 1.5 tablets (150 mg) | |
| 48-59 pounds | 10 ml (200 mg) | 4 tablets (200 mg) | 2 tablets (200 mg) | |
| 60-71 pounds | 12.5ml (250 mg) | 5 tablets (250 mg) | 2.5 tablets (250 mg) | |
| 72-95 pounds | 15ml (300 mg) | 6 tablets (300 mg) | 3 tablets (300 mg) |
If you are using infant drops, use only the dropper that came with the package. If you are using children’s suspension, use the dosage cup that came with the package or a specific medication syringe that can be provided by a pharmacist. Please note that kitchen teaspoons do not accurately measure medication. One teaspoon is equal to 5 milliliters (ml).