Ibuprofen should not be given to children under the age of 6 months without consulting a physician.
(safety is not established and does not have FDA approval)
Ibuprofen should not be given to children with Chicken Pox, as it may increase the potential for Group A Strep.
As with all medications, please carefully read the package insert for more specific information regarding active ingredients, usage instructions, potential side effects and interactions with other medications. If you have any concerns regarding usage, please contact our Nurse Line at (303) 699-6200, option #2.
PLEASE NOTE THAT INFANT DROPS ARE MORE CONCENTRATED THAN OTHER LIQUID FORMS AND SHOULD ONLY BE DISPENSED WITH THE DROPPER AND DOSAGES PROVIDED.
When using dosage table below, ALWAYS CHECK THE STRENGTH -- number of mg -- to make sure it corresponds to the correct row:
|
Infant DROPS 50 mg (NOT 100 mg -- CHECK BOTTLE!) /1.25 ml * |
6-8 hours |
1 dppr.
or
1.25 ml. |
1 1/2 dppr
or
1.875 ml. |
2 dppr.
or
2.5 ml. |
3 dppr.
or
3.75 ml. |
4 dppr.
or
5ml. |
|
|
|
|
Children's Suspension 100 mg/5 ml |
6-8 hours |
1/2 tsp.
or 2.5 ml. |
3/4 tsp.
or 3.75 ml. |
1 tsp.
or 5 ml. |
1 1/2 tsp.
or 7.5 ml. |
2 tsp.
or 10 ml. |
2 1/2 tsp.
or 12.5 ml. |
3 tsp.
or 15 ml. |
4 tsp.
or 20 ml. |
|
Children's Chewable Tablets 50 mg |
6-8 hours |
|
|
2 tab. |
3 tab. |
4 tab. |
5 tab. |
6 tab. |
8 tab. |
|
Junior Strength Chewable Tablets/Caplets 100 mg |
6-8 hours |
|
|
|
|
2
tab/caps |
2 1/2
tab/caps |
3
tab/caps |
4
tab/caps |
|
Tablets (adult strength) 200 mg |
6-8 hours |
|
|
|
|
1
tab/cap |
1
tab/cap |
1 1/2
tab/cap |
2
tab/cap |
Infant DROPS 50 mg (NOT 100 mg -- CHECK BOTTLE!) /1.25 ml *
May Give Every 6-8 hours
12-17 lbs 1 dppr or 1.25 ml.
18-23 lbs 1 1/2 dppr or 1.875 ml.
24-35 lbs 2 dppr. or 2.5 ml.
36-47 lbs 3 dppr. or 3.75 ml.
48-59 lb 4 dppr. or 5 ml.
Children's Suspension 100 mg/5 ml
May Give Every 6-8 hours
12-17 lbs 1/2 tsp. or 2.5 ml
18-23 lbs 3/4 tsp. or 3.75 ml.
24-35 lbs 1 tsp. or 5 ml.
36-47 lbs 1 1/2 tsp. or 7.5 ml.
48-59 lb 2 tsp. or 10 ml.
60-71 lb 2 1/2 tsp. or 12.5 ml.
72-95 lb 3 tsp. or 15 ml.
Children's Chewable Tablets 50 mg
May Give Every 6-8 hours
Junior Strength Chewable Tablets/Caplets 100 mg
May Give Every 6-8 hours
Tablets (adult strength) 200 mg
May Give Every 6-8 hours
* 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 dosage. Aspirin should not be given to your child.
Disclaimer: If you are not a patient of Advanced Pediatric Associates, we recommend that you consult with your own physician regarding health concerns. This information is provided as a guide to our patients, but in no way replaces the advice given by our staff. Occasionally, advice given by our providers or nurse line may vary slightly from that offered by Pediatric Web and its contributors. If you are unsure of any issue regarding your child's health, please call our Patient Care Line at (303) 699-6200.
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