Ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil) helps in reducing fever and pain. The medicine is not recommended for children aged between 0 to 6 months. The medicine is an infant suspension (50 mg/1.25 mL) and a children’s suspension (100 mg/5mL). Both are dosed differently.
Check the concentrations in liquid suspensions and the number of milligrams in capsules or tablets to ensure they match the chart.
Check the chart for concentration.
| Ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil) Dosing – Every 6 hours (after doctor’s consultation)Not for children under 6 months | |||||
Weight (lbs) | Age | Infant Drops (50 mg/1.25 mL) | Children’s Suspension (100 mg/5 mL) | Children’s Chewables (50 mg) | Junior Strength Chewable (100 mg) |
| 12-17 | 6-11 months | 1 dropper = 1.25 mL | 2.5 mL = ½ tsp | – | – |
| 18-23 | 1-2 years | 1 ½ dropper = 1.875 mL | 3.75 mL = ¾ tsp | – | – |
| 24-35 | 2-3 years | 2 dropper = 2.5 mL | 5mL = 1 tsp | 2 chew tabs | 1 chew tab |
| 36-47 | 4-5 years | 3 dropper = 3.75 mL | 7.5 mL = 1 ½ tsp | 3 chew tabs | 1 ½ chew tabs |
| 48-59 | 6-8 years | – | 10 mL = 2 tsp | 4 chew tabs | 2 chew tabs |
| 60-71 | 9-10 years | – | 12.5 mL = 2 ½ tsp | 5 chew tabs | 2 ½ chew tabs |
| 21-95 | 11 years | – | 15 mL = 3 tsp | 6 chew tabs | 3 chew tabs |
| > 95 | – | Children above 11 years and above 95 pounds may take 2 adult (200 mg) capsules/tablets. |
