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29 lis 2022 · Find the right dose on the chart below. Use the child's weight for dose. If the child's weight is not available, use the child's age. If needed, repeat dose every 6-8 hours, do not dose more than 4 times a day. Replace original bottle cap to maintain child resistance.
Age of child: Do not use ibuprofen in children who are less than 6 months old unless your child's doctor tells you to. This is because it has not been found to be safe in children less than 6 months old.
Find the recommended dose of Ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil) to safely give your infant or child with the St. Louis Children's Hospital child and infant medication dosage table.
For infant's ibuprofen drops that say 50 mg/1.25 mL on the label, give a 2.5 mL dose. For children's liquid ibuprofen that says 100 mg/5 mL on the label, give a 5 mL dose. For children's ibuprofen chewable tablets that say 100 mg tablets on the label, give 1 tablet.
Give every 6 to 8 hours as needed; give with food to lower risk of upset stomach. Do not give more than 4 doses in 24 hours. Do NOT give to children 6 months of age or younger unless directed by a provider.
Children’s ibuprofen is available over the counter for the temporary reduction of fever and relief of minor aches and pains due to colds, influenza, sore throat, headaches and toothaches for patients 6 months and older. Age is provided as a convenience only, dosing should be based on the weight of your child.
DOSING CHART FOR IBUPROFEN (ADVIL AND MOTRIN) ** To be given every 6 hours as needed, DO NOT GIVE TO CHILDREN UNDER 6 MONTHS ** There are two concentrations for Ibuprofen (50mg/1.25ml and 100mg/5ml), please check which concentration you have prior to using the guidelines below Age Weight Concen trated Infant Drops 50mg/ 1.25ml Children’s Liquid
