Ibuprofen


Dosages for Ibuprofen medicines for different weights and ages

Medicine May Give Every 12-17 lbs. 6-11 mo. 18-23 lbs. 12-23 mo. 24-35 lbs. 2-3 yr. 36-47 lbs. 4-5 yr. 48-59 lbs. 6-8 yr. 60-85 lbs 9-11 yr.
Chewable Tablets 100 mg 4-6 hours - - 1 tab. 1-1/2 tab. 2 tab. 2-1/2 tab.
Chewable Tablets 50 mg 4-6 hours - - 2 tab. 3 tab. 4 tab. 5 tab.
DROPS 50 mg/1.25 mL* 4-6 hours 1 dppr. 1.25mL 1-1/2 dppr. 1.875mL 2 dppr. 2.5mL 3 dppr. 3.75mL - -
Suspension 100 mg/5 mL 4-6 hours 2.5mL or 1/2 tsp. 4mL or 3/4 tsp. 5mL or 1 tsp. 7.5mL or 1-1/2 tsp. 10mL or 2 tsp. 12.5mL or 2-1/2 tsp.
Tablets 200 mg 4-6 hours - - - - 1 tab. 1-1/2 tab.