(406) 587-5870 f: (406) 522-1536 / 280 W Kagy Blvd, Suite G Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5870
f: (406) 522-1536
280 W Kagy Blvd, Suite G Bozeman, MT 59715
Brand names: Motrin, Advil, and others. This medicine is used for fever and pain relief. It can be given every 6 hours. Do not give to children under 6 months old.
Downloadable Chart| Child's Weight & Dose |
Infant Oral Suspension 50 mg per 1.25 mL |
Children's Oral Suspension 100 mg per 5 mL (teaspoon) |
Children's Strength Chewable Tablets 100 mg per tablet |
Regular Strength Tablets or Capsules 200 mg per tablet or capsule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 to 17 pounds (50 mg) | 1.25 mL | 2.5 mL | - | - |
| 18 to 23 pounds (75 mg) | 1.875 mL | 3.75 mL | - | - |
| 24 to 35 pounds (100 mg) | 2.5 mL | 5 mL | 1 tablet | ½ tablet |
| 36 to 47 pounds (150 mg) | - | 7.5 mL | 1½ tablets | ¾ tablet |
| 48 to 59 pounds (200 mg) | - | 10 mL | 2 tablets | 1 tablet |
| 60 to 71 pounds (250 mg) | - | 12.5 mL | 2½ tablets | 1¼ tablets |
| 72 to 95 pounds (300 mg) | - | 15 mL | 3 tablets | 1½ tablets |
| 96 pounds and up (400 mg) | - | - | 4 tablets | 2 tablets |