Ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil) Dosage Table

May be given every 6-8 hours for fever or pain

Do not give to Children under 6 months of age

We do NOT recommend Ibuprofen drops because of potential confusion in dosing

Weight (pounds)

Children's Suspension

(100mg/5ml)

Junior Strength chewable tablets

(100mg/tablet)

13-17

 

1/2 teaspoon or 2.5 ml

 

18-21

 

3/4 teaspoon or 3.75 ml

 

22-32

 

1 teaspoon or 5 ml

1 tablet

33-43

 

1 1/2 teaspoons or 7.5 ml

1 1/2 tablets

44-59

 

2 teaspoons or 10 ml

2 tablets

60-71

 

2 1/2 teaspoons or 12.5 ml

2 1/2 tablets

72-93

 

3 teaspoons or 15 ml

3 tablets