Ibuprofen is not recommended for children under 6 months of age.
Age / Lbs |
Infant Drops (50mg/1.25mL) |
Children Susp (100mg/5mL) |
Junior Chewable (100mg tabs) |
6-11 mos / 12-17 lbs | 1.25 mL | ||
12-23 mos / 18-23 lbs | 1.875 mL | ||
2-3 yrs / 24-35 lbs | 1 tsp | ||
4-5 yrs / 36-47 lbs | 1 1/2 tsp | ||
6-8 yrs / 48-59 lbs | 2 tsp | 2 tablets | |
9-10 yrs / 60-71 lbs | 2 1/2 tsp | 2 1/2 tablets | |
11 yrs / 72-96 lbs | 3 tsp | 3 tablets |
All doses may be given every 6 to 8 hours as needed.
Not to exceed 4 doses in a 24 hour period.