Ibuprofen Dosing Chart
| Age | Weight | Dosage (mg) | Infant Drops (50 mg/1.25mL) |
Elixir (100mg/5mL) |
Chewable Tablet (Children's 50mg/Junior 100mg) |
| 6-11 mo.* | 12 - 17 lbs. (5.5 - 7.7 kg) |
50 mg | 1.25 mL | --- | --- |
| 12 - 23 months | 18-23 lbs (8.2-10.5 kg) |
75 mg |
1.875 mL | --- | --- |
| 2 - 3 years | 24-35 lbs (10.9 - 15.9 kg) |
100 mg |
---- | 1 tsp |
--- |
| 4 - 5 years | 36-47 lbs (16.4-21.4 kg) |
150 mg |
---- | 1 & 1/2 tsp |
3 Children's Chewables |
| 6 - 8 years |
48-59 lbs (21.8-26.8kg) |
200 mg |
---- | 2 tsp |
|
| 9 - 10 years | 60-71 lbs (27.3-32.3kg) |
250 mg |
---- | 2 & 1/2 tsp |
|
| 11 years | 72-95lbs (32.7-43.2kg) |
300 mg | ---- | 3 tsp |
* If your infant is younger than 6 months old, consult your pediatrician before administering ibuprofen.
** Dosing should be based on your child's weight; age is used as a guideline, usually when we do not know the weight.
Dosing can be repeated every 6 - 8 hours if needed. Do not exceed 4 doses/day.
Always use a dropper, oral syringe, or cup with clear markings. Do not use household utensils to measure a dose because they can vary.