Ibuprofen Dosage Chart

Dosages may be repeated every six to eight hours, but should not be given more than four times in twenty-four hours. (Note: Milliliter is abbreviated as ml; 5 ml equals 1 teaspoon [tsp]. Don't use household teaspoons, which can vary in size.)

 

Age*	Weight†	Drops 40 mg/1.5 ml	Elixir 100 mg/5 ml	Chewable Tablets 50 mg tabs
6-11 mos	12 - 17 lbs (5.5 - 7.7 kg)	1 dropperl	---	---
1-2 years	18 - 23 lbs (8.2 - 10.5 kg)	1 1/2 droppers	---	---
2-3 years	24 - 35 lbs (10.9 - 15.9 kg)	2 droppers	1 tsp	---
4-5 years	36 - 47 lbs (16.3 - 21.4 kg)	---	1 1/2 tsp	3 tabs

 

*Note: Age is provided as a convenience only. Dosing for fever should be based on baseline weight.

†Weight given is representative of the age range.

We do not recommend using aspirin to treat a simple fever.

 

Excerpted from "Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5" Bantam 2004

© 2006 American Academy of Pediatrics