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FEVER: IBUPROFEN DOSES
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Correct Dosing of Ibuprofen
Notes:
1. Know the weight of your child. Medicine doses are determined by weight in children.
2. Record the time and amount of each dose that you give. Ibuprofen may be given every 6-8 hours with a maximum of 4 doses within 24 hours.
3. Do NOT give ibuprofen in children under 6 months of age.
4. Do not give ibuprofen to children with an upset stomach.
Measurement Facts:
1. ml=mL=cc
2. 5 cc= 1 tsp
Brand Names: Advil, Motrin, generic ibuprofen
Ibuprofen Dosage (For Fever and Pain) |
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Child's weight more than (pounds) |
12 |
18 |
24 |
36 |
48 |
60 |
72 |
96 |
lbs |
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Total amount (mg) |
50 |
75 |
100 |
150 |
200 |
250 |
300 |
400 |
mg |
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Liquid 100 mg/5 ml (tsp) |
½ |
¾ |
1 |
1½ |
2 |
2½ |
3 |
4 |
tsp |
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Chewable 50 mg. tablets |
NO |
NO |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
8 |
tabs |
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Junior-strength 100 mg tablets |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
2 |
2½ |
3 |
4 |
tabs |
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Adult 200 mg. tablets |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
1 |
1 |
1½ |
2 |
tabs |
Table adapted from selfcare.net.
Administer every 6-8 hours. Do not administer more than 4 doses per day. Do not use more than 3 days for fever or pain unless directed by a physician.
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