7 June 2010,
We usually recommend that ibuprofen not be used in babies under 6 months of age.
Ibuprofen is available in the following forms:
– Infant drops (50mg/1.25ml) Note: 1.25 ml = 1 dropper
– Children’s liquid (100mg/5ml) Note: 5 ml = 1 tsp
– Chewable tablets (50mg)
– Junior strength tablets (100mg)
Ibuprofen (Motrin / Advil) Dosing Chart
May give ibuprofen dose every 6 – 8 hours:
| Weight |
Motrin
Milligram
Dosage |
Motrin
Infant drops
50mg/1.25ml |
Motrin
Children’s liquid
100mg/5ml |
Motrin
Chewables
50mg each |
Motrin Junior
100mg each |
| 12 – 17 lbs |
50 mg |
1 dropper (1.25 ml) |
½ tsp (2.5 ml) |
N/A |
N/A |
| 18 – 23 lbs |
75 mg |
1 ½ dropper (1.875 ml) |
3/4 tsp (3.75 ml) |
N/A |
N/A |
| 24 – 35 lbs |
100 mg |
2 droppers (2.5 ml) |
1 tsp (5 ml) |
2 tablets |
1 tablet |
| 36 – 47 lbs |
150 mg |
3 droppers (3.75 ml) |
1 ½ tsp (7.5 ml) |
3 tablets |
1 ½ tablet |
| 48 – 59 lbs |
200 mg |
N/A |
2 tsp (10 ml) |
4 tablets |
2 tablets |
| 60 – 71 lbs |
250 mg |
N/A |
2 ½ tsp (12.5 ml) |
5 tablets |
2 ½ tablets |
| 72 – 95 lbs |
300 mg |
N/A |
3 tsp (15 ml) |
6 tablets |
3 tablets |
