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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.
Ibuprofen (also known as Motrin and Advil) is a medicine used to reduce fever and pain. It is an "over-the-counter" medicine, meaning that you can get it without a doctor's prescription. This table can help you figure out the right amount to give. (Find a print-friendly version here.)
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.
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.
The oral dose of ibuprofen for infants and children is: 10 mg/kg per dose, to a maximum of 0.6 g per dose, every six to eight hours with a maximum of 30-40 mg/kg daily, without exceeding 2.4 g daily. Ibuprofen is not recommended to infants younger than 6 months and with a weight of 5kg (11lbs) or lower.
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. If your child weighs 36 to 47 lbs or 16 to 21 kg:
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.
