|
IBUPROFEN DOSAGE (FOR FEVER AND PAIN) |
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|
Child's weight more than (pounds) |
12 |
18 |
24 |
36 |
48 |
60 |
72 |
96 |
lbs |
|
Total amount (mg) |
50 |
75 |
100 |
150 |
200 |
250 |
300 |
400 |
mg |
|
Infant Drops 50 mg/1.25 ml |
1.25 |
1.875 |
2.5 |
3.75 |
5 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
ml |
|
Liquid 100 mg/5 ml (tsp) |
½ |
¾ |
1 |
1½ |
2 |
2½ |
3 |
4 |
tsp |
|
Chewable 50 mg tablets |
-- |
-- |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
8 |
tabs |
|
Junior-strength 100 mg tablets |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
2 |
2 ½ |
3 |
4 |
tabs |
|
Adult 200 mg. tablets |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
1 |
1 |
1½ |
2 |
tabs |
· AGE LIMIT:
o Don't use under 6 months of age. (Reason: safety not established and doesn't have FDA approval.)
o Avoid multi-ingredient products in children under 6 years of age (FDA recommendations 1/2008.)
· DOSAGE: determine by finding your child's weight in the top row of the dosage table
· BRAND NAMES: Motrin, Advil, generic ibuprofen
· ADULT DOSAGE: 400 mg
· FREQUENCY: Repeat every 6-8 hours as needed
· INFANT DROPS: Ibuprofen infant drops come with a measuring syringe
CALCULATING DOSAGE: 3-5 mg/lb/dose (5-10mg/kg/dose)