|
IBUPROFEN DOSAGE (FOR FEVER AND PAIN) |
|
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 |
|
Drops 50 mg/dropper |
1 |
1½ |
2 |
3 |
4 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
dropper |
|
Syringe: 100 mg/2.5 ml |
1.25 |
-- |
2.5 |
-- |
5.0 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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 |
- Ibuprofen Dosage: determine by finding your child's weight in the top row of the dosage table.
- Adult dose: 400 mg
- Repeat every 6-8 hours as needed
- Don't use under 6 months of age (Reason: safety not established and doesn't have FDA approval.)
Parent Care for Pediatric Symptoms. Copyright © 2000. Barton D. Schmitt, MD, FAAP