Ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil)

Ibuprofen can be safely given to infants and children over the age of 6 months for fever, pain, or discomfort.

Do not give ibuprofen for longer than 72 hours without discussing your child's condition with our office.

Ibuprofen Dosing Chart

Ibuprofen can be dosed up to every six hours.

1 teaspoon = 5 ml
1/2 teaspoon = 2.5 ml

Weight:	Milligram Dosage	Advil/Motrin Drops 50mg/1.25ml	Children's liquid 100mg/5ml	Chewable Tablets 50mg each	Junior strength Caps or chews 100mg each
11-16 lbs > 6 months	50mg	2/3 syringe (1.25ml)	½ tsp (2.5ml)	N/A	N/A
17-21 lbs	75mg	1 syringe (1.875ml)	¾ tsp (3.75ml)	N/A	N/A
22-26 lbs	100mg	1 1/3 syringe (1.875ml + 0.625ml)	1 tsp (5ml)	2 tablets	1 tablet
27-32 lbs	125mg	1 2/3 syringe (1.875ml + 01.25ml)	1 ¼ tsp (6.25ml)	2 ½ tablets
33-37 lbs	150mg	2 syringes (2 x 1.875ml)	1 ½ tsp (7.5ml)	3 tablets	1 ½ tablet
38-42 lbs	175mg	2 1/3 syringes (2 x 1.875ml + 0.625ml)	1 ¾ tsp (8.75ml)	3 ½ tablets
43-53 lbs	200mg	2 2/3 syringes (2 x 1.875ml + 1.25ml)	2 tsp (10ml)	4 tablets	2 tablets
54-64 lbs	250mg	Use liquid or tablets	2 ½ tsp (12.5ml)	5 tablets	2 ½ tablets
65-75 lbs	300mg		3 tsp (15ml)	6 tablets	3 tablets
76-86 lbs	350mg		3 ½ tsp (17.5ml)	7 tablets	3 ½ tablets
87-95 lbs	400mg		4 tsp (20ml)	8 tablets	4 tablets
> 95 lbs		Adult	Dose