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Motrin (Ibuprofen)

Age range: 6 months and older

Use: fevers or pain

Frequency: every 6-8 hours 

It is dosed based on weight, see below for appropriate dosing. If you have questions, just give us a call!

Remember, dosing syringes are more accurate than other methods of measurement

Chewable
(50 mg)
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2 tabs
3 tabs
4 tabs
5 tabs
6 tabs
8 tabs
Child's Weight (pounds)
6-11 lbs
12-17 lbs
18-23 lbs
24-35 lbs
36-47 lbs
48-59 lbs
60-71 lbs
72-95 lbs
96+ lbs
Infant Drops
(50mg/1.25mL)
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1.25mL
1.875 mL
2.5 mL
3.75 mL
5 mL
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Jr Strength
(100 mg)
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2 tabs
2.5 tabs
3 tabs
4 tabs
Adult 
(200 mg)
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1 tab
1 tab
1.5 tabs
2 tabs
Syrup 
(100mg/5mL)
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2.5 mL
4 mL
5 mL
7.5 mL
10 mL
12.5 mL
15 mL
20 mL
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