(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

Ibuprofen Doses for Children

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