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1 tsp = 5mL
Dosage for liquid
Do not use under age 6 months unless advised by your clinician
25 mL: 18 lbs - 23 lbs: 12 months - 23 months: Ibuprofen can be a blessing for those with aches and pains, but overdoing it poses serious risks
Reason: safety not established and not approved by FDA
Don’t give your Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) is an over-the-counter (OTC) medication that can help with pain and fever in children
Dosing Chart for infants ages 0 months - 2 years
How to give the right amount of IBUPROFEN (also known as Motrin, Advil) is different depending on which type of ibuprofen you plan to give
MOTRIN® Dosing Charts for Children & Infants Find the right dose of Children’s or Infants’ MOTRIN® for your kids
18 to 10
25mL: Children's liquid 100mg/5mL: Chewable Tablets 50mg each: Junior strength caps or chews 100mg each: 11-16 lbs > 6 months: 50mg: 1
875mL + 0
Motrin and Advil are both brands of ibuprofen and are equally effective
Be careful not to give more than 1,200 mg (6 pills) in a 24-hour period unless a healthcare provider tells you otherwise
Don’t give your child more than four doses in 24 hours If your child weighs 36 to 47 lbs or 16 to 21 kg: For infant drops that say 50mg/1
200 mg
Usual Pediatric Dose for Pain
Buy Motrin IB, Ibuprofen 200mg Tablets for Fever, Muscle Aches, 3 months (Most common) ×
200 mg
Infants' MOTRIN® Liquid Ibuprofen Medicine Drops, Pain Reliever & Fever Reducer for Babies
• Use only the syringe or cup that came with the medication to measure it, not a kitchen spoon
You can take 2 pills (400 mg) per dose if pain or fever doesn’t improve with 1 tablet
These trends continue with longer duration of use, increasing the likelihood Use these safety and dosing charts to find the right dose of Infants’ MOTRIN® Suspension Drops or Children’s MOTRIN® Suspension for your child or infant
For Infants 0-23 Months: Cold; For Children 2-11 Years Old: Cold; Know the Difference Between Tylenol® And Motrin® For Children 2-11 Years Old: Cold; Find the right dose of MOTRIN Use these dosage guides for infants and children younger than 12 years old
If you're using this, check the leaflet that comes with the medicine or ask a pharmacist or doctor for advice
Age Limit
Motrin PM may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide
Extended-release tablets should be taken as 1 tablet (600 mg) every 12 hours
*OLD: 80 mg/0
If your It is especially important not to use ibuprofen at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery