Ibuprofen for fever and pain

IBUPROFEN DOSAGE (FOR FEVER AND PAIN)
Child's weight more than (pounds)	12	18	24	36	48	60	72	96	lbs
Total amount (mg)	50	75	100	150	200	250	300	400	mg
Infant Drops 50 mg/1.25 ml	1.25	1.875	2.5	3.75	5	--	--	--	ml
Syringe: 100 mg/2.5 ml	1.25	--	2.5	--	5.0	--	--	--	ml
Liquid 100 mg/5 ml (tsp)	½	¾	1	1½	2	2½	3	4	tsp
Chewable 50 mg. tablets	--	--	2	3	4	5	6	8	tabs
Junior-strength 100 mg tablets	--	--	--	--	2	2½	3	4	tabs
Adult 200 mg. tablets	--	--	--	--	1	1	1½	2	tabs

Ibuprofen (eg Advil and Motrin) Dosage: determine by finding your child's weight in the top row of the dosage table.
Adult dose: 400 mg
Repeat every 6-8 hours as needed
Ibuprofen infant drops come with a measuring syringe
Don't use under 6 months of age (Reason: safety not established and doesn't have FDA approval.)

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