Ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil) Dosing Chart

   

Infant Drops 

50mg/1.25 ml

(use dropper provided)

Children's

Suspension

100mg/5ml

Chewable

Tablets

50mg/tab

Jr. Strength

Chewable Tablets

100mg/tab

Jr. Strength

Coated Tablets

100mg/tab

 Weight    Age          
12-17 lbs 6-11 months 1.25 ml 1/2 tsp      
18-23 lbs 12-23 months 1.875 ml 3/4 tsp      
24-35 lbs 2-3 yrs   1 tsp 2 tabs 1 tab  
36-47 lbs 4-5 yrs   1.5 tsp 3 tabs 1.5 tabs  
48-59 lbs 6-8 yrs   2 tsp 4 tabs 2 tabs 2 tabs
60-71 lbs 9-10 yrs   2.5 tsp 5 tabs 2.5 tabs 2 tabs
72-95 lbs 11 yrs   3 tsp 6 tabs 3 tabs 3 tabs

***Do NOT give motrin to infants less than 6 months of age***

 

***Ibuprofen can be given every 6 - 8 hours as needed***