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 |
