Ibuprofen/Motrin

 
Ibuprofen/Motrin Dosing
(do NOT give Motrin/Ibuprofen to infants under 6 months of age)
Medicine Name May Give Every  12-17 lbs. 18-23 lbs. 24-35 lbs. 36-47 lbs. 48-59 lbs.  60-85 lbs.
Infant Suspension
50 mg/1.25 mL
6 hours  1.25mL 1.875mL 2.5mL 3.75mL    
Children's Suspension
100 mg/5 mL
6 hours  2.5mL  4mL   5mL  7.5mL   10mL  12.5mL 
Tablets
200 mg
6 hours          1 tab.  1-1/2 tab. 
Infants and Childrens dosing is DIFFERENT please note the concentration on your bottle before administration. 
 
 

Ibuprofen/Motrin Dosing
(do NOT give Motrin/Ibuprofen to infants under 6 months of age)

Infant's Suspension 50 mg/1.25mL

May Give Every 6 hours     
  • 14-17 lbs.. - 1.25mL
  • 18-23 lbs. -  1.875mL
  • 24-35 lbs. - 2.5mL
  • 36-47 lbs. - 3.75mL
 

Children's Suspension 100 mg/5 ml    

May Give Every 6 hours     
  • 12-17 lbs. - 2.5mL 
  • 18-23 lbs. - 4mL 
  • 24-35 lbs. - 5mL 
  • 36-47 lbs. - 7.5mL 
  • 48-59 lbs. - 10mL 
  • 60-85 lbs. - 12.5mL 

Tablets 200 mg    

May Give Every 6 hours                     
  • 48-59 lbs. - 1 tab.
  • 60-85 lbs. - 1-1/2 tab.
 
Infants and Childrens dosing is DIFFERENT please note the concentration on your bottle before administration. 
 
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