Ibuprofen
Dosages for Ibuprofen medicines for different weights and ages
ONLY FOR 6 MONTHS AND OLDER
| Medicine | May Give Every | 12-17 lbs. 6-11 mo. | 18-23 lbs. 12-23 mo. | 24-35 lbs. 2-3 yr. | 36-47 lbs. 4-5 yr. | 48-59 lbs. 6-8 yr. | 60-85 lbs 9-11 yr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chewable Tablets 100 mg | 6-8 hours | - | - | 1 tab. | 1-1/2 tab. | 2 tab. | 2-1/2 tab. 3 tab if over 72 lbs |
| Chewable Tablets 50 mg | 6-8 hours | - | - | 2 tab. | 3 tab. | 4 tab. | 5 tab 6 tabs if over 72 lbs |
| DROPS 50 mg/1.25 mL* | 6-8 hours | 1.25mL | 1.875mL | 2.5mL | 3.75mL | - | - |
| Suspension 100 mg/5 mL | 6-8 hours | 2.5mL | 3.75 or 4mL | 5mL | 7.5mL | 10mL | 12.5mL 15mL if over 72 lbs |
| Tablets 200 mg | 6-8 hours | - | - | - | - | 1 tab. | 1-1/2 tab. |
* CAUTION: We recommend that you use the dropper or dosage cup that comes with your medicine to avoid overdosage. Dosage recommendations on bottles may vary from the recommendation on these pages. We would like you to use our recommended dosages unless your health care provider has given you a different (usually higher!) dosage. Aspirin should not be given to your child.
Customized from Ibuprofen v0.1 7/8/2025
