Ibuprofen Children's Suspension 100 mg per 5 mL
Ibuprofen Children's Suspension 100 mg per 5 mL
When to use: Use Ibuprofen to reduce fever, relieve pain and reduce inflammation. It should be used to reduce high fevers which are unresponsive to acetaminophen (Tylenol).
Dose: Every six hours. (Maximum doses 4 per 24 hours)
Side effects: Gastrointestinal upset. High doses can affect kidney function.
dppr. = dropperful. (Note: a dropper is supplied with Ibuprofen Infant drops)
Do not use ibuprofen for children less than 6 months of age.
Two brand names of ibuprofen are Motrin and Advil.
Abbreviations:
mL = milliliter
When to use: Use Ibuprofen to reduce fever, relieve pain and reduce inflammation. It should be used to reduce high fevers which are unresponsive to acetaminophen (Tylenol).
Dose: Every six hours. (Maximum doses 4 per 24 hours)
Side effects: Gastrointestinal upset. High doses can affect kidney function.
| Weight | Dose: Ibuprofen 100 mg per 5 mL |
| 13 - 17 pounds | 2.5 mL |
| 18 - 23 pounds | 4 mL |
| 24 - 35 pounds | 5 mL |
| 36 - 47 pounds | 7.5 mL |
| 48 - 59 pounds | 10 mL |
| 60 - 71 pounds | 12.5 mL |
| 72 - 96 pounds | 15 mL |
| 96 pounds and up | 20 mL |
dppr. = dropperful. (Note: a dropper is supplied with Ibuprofen Infant drops)
Do not use ibuprofen for children less than 6 months of age.
Two brand names of ibuprofen are Motrin and Advil.
Abbreviations:
mL = milliliter
Ibuprofen Children's Suspension 100 mg per 5 mL
When to use: Use Ibuprofen to reduce fever, relieve pain and reduce inflammation. It should be used to reduce high fevers which are unresponsive to acetaminophen (Tylenol).
Dose: Every six hours. (Maximum doses 4 per 24 hours)
Side effects: Gastrointestinal upset. High doses can affect kidney function.
13 - 17 pounds. 2.5 mL
18 - 23 pounds. 4 mL
24 - 35 pounds. 5 mL
36 - 47 pounds 7.5 mL
48 - 59 pounds. 10 mL
60 - 71 pounds. 12.5 mL
72 - 96 pounds. 15 mL
96 pounds and up. 20 mL
dppr. = dropperful. (Note: a dropper is supplied with Ibuprofen Infant drops)
Do not use ibuprofen for children less than 6 months of age.
Two brand names of ibuprofen are Motrin and Advil.
Abbreviations:
mL = milliliter
When to use: Use Ibuprofen to reduce fever, relieve pain and reduce inflammation. It should be used to reduce high fevers which are unresponsive to acetaminophen (Tylenol).
Dose: Every six hours. (Maximum doses 4 per 24 hours)
Side effects: Gastrointestinal upset. High doses can affect kidney function.
13 - 17 pounds. 2.5 mL
18 - 23 pounds. 4 mL
24 - 35 pounds. 5 mL
36 - 47 pounds 7.5 mL
48 - 59 pounds. 10 mL
60 - 71 pounds. 12.5 mL
72 - 96 pounds. 15 mL
96 pounds and up. 20 mL
dppr. = dropperful. (Note: a dropper is supplied with Ibuprofen Infant drops)
Do not use ibuprofen for children less than 6 months of age.
Two brand names of ibuprofen are Motrin and Advil.
Abbreviations:
mL = milliliter
