Ibuprofen Dosage Chart

Give every 6-8 hours, as needed, and not more than four times in 24 hours unless directed by a health care professional.

Weight

Age

Infant Drops

1.25 mL = 25mg

Children's Liquid or Suspension

1 teaspoon=5mL

5mL = 100 mg

Children's Tablets

1 tablet =
50 mg

Junior Strength

1 tablet =
100 mg

Under 11 pounds less than 6 months
12-17 pounds 6-11 months 1.25 mL
18-23 pounds 12-23 months 1.875 mL
24-35 pounds 2-3 years 1 teaspoon (100 mg) 2
36-47 pounds 4-5 years 1 1/2 teaspoon (150 mg) 3 tablets
48-59 pounds 6-8 years 2 teaspoons (200 mg) 4 tablets 2 tablets
60-71 pounds 9-10 years 2 1/2 teaspoons (250 mg) 5 tablets 2.5 tablets
72-95 pounds 11 years 6 tablets 3 tablets

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