Children's Ibuprofen Dosage Chart

Does Baby need some Motrin®? This children's ibuprofen dosage chart (and your doctor's input!) can help you determine the right amount of medication to give your child.

by BabyZone Editors
Age Drops
50 mg/ 1.25 ml		 Liquid
100 mg/ 5 ml		 Chewables
50 mg TABS
6-11 mos.
13-17 lbs.		 1.25ml Ask doctor Ask doctor
12-23 mos.
18-23 lbs.		 1.875 ml Ask doctor Ask doctor
2-3 yrs.
24-35 lbs.		 1 tsp 1 tabs
4-5 yrs.
36-47 lbs.		 1 1/2 tsp 1 1/2 tabs
6-8 yrs.
48-59 lbs.		 2 tsp 2 tabs
9-10 yrs.
60-71 lbs.		 2 1/2 tsp 2 1/2 tabs
11-12 yrs.
72-95 lbs.		 3 tsp 3 tabs



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