Dosage Chart: Ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil)
In general, avoid aspirin. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or Ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil) are strongly preferred to aspirin. Aspirin must be avoided in youngsters with either chicken pox or influenza.
In case of doubt: First, read the package label. If uncertainty still exists, call the office.
| Age | 0-6 mos | 4-11 mos | 12-23 mos | 2-3 yrs | 4-5 yrs | 6-8 yrs | 9-10 yrs | 11-12 yrs | 12+ yrs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight in pounds | 6-11 | 12-17 | 18-23 | 24-35 | 36-47 | 48-59 | 60-71 | 72-95 | 96+ | |
| Concentration | ||||||||||
| 1.25 ml = 50 mg |
Infant Concentrated Motrin Drops mL |
* | 1.25 | 1.875 | 2.5 | 3.125 | - | - | - | - |
| 5 ml = 100 mg |
Motrin Suspension mL |
* | - | - | 5 | 7.5 | 10 | 12.5 | 15 | 20 |
| 100 mg | Motrin Junior chewable tabs # of tabs |
* | - | 1 | 1 ½ | 2 | 2 ½ | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| 1 cap = 100 mg |
Motrin Junior Caplets # tabs |
* | - | - | - | 2 | 2 ½ | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| 1 tab = 200 mg |
Motrin (adult) tablets # tabs |
* | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 ½ | 2 | 2 |
* = Not to be used under 6 months without doctor or PNP order.
Notes:
- Check dosage form and concentration carefully!
- When choosing dose, weight is more important than age.
- Ibuprophen doses may be repeated every six hours.
- 1 tsp (teaspoon) = 5.0 ml
