Motrin & Advil (Ibuprofen)
Dosages for Motrin & Advil (Ibuprofen) medicines for different weights and ages
Can be given every 6 hours. Do not give to children under 6 months of age.
| Weight (lbs) | Dosage (mgs) | Infant Oral Suspension (50 mg/1.25 ml) | Children's Oral Suspension (100 mg/5 ml) | Chewable (50 mg tab) | Jr. Strength (100 mg tab) | Adult (200 mg tab) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-11 lbs | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12-17 lbs | 50 mg | 1.25 mg = 1 drop | 2.5 ml = 1/2 tsp | - | - | - |
| 18-22 lbs | 75 mg | 1.875 ml = 1 1/2 drops | 3.75 ml = 3/4 tsp | 1 1/2 tabs | - | - |
| 23-35 lbs | 100 mg | 2.5 ml = 2 drops | 5 ml = 1 tsp | 2 tabs | 1 tab | - |
| 36-47 lbs | 240 mg | - | 7.5 ml = 1 1/2 tsp | 3 tabs | 1 1/2 tabs | - |
| 48-59 lbs | 32 mg | - | 10 ml = 2 tsp | 4 tabs | 2 tabs | 1 tab |
| 60-71 lbs | 400 mg | - | 12.5 ml = 2 1/2 tsp | 5 tabs | 2 1/2 tabs | 1 tab |
| 72-95 lbs | 480 mg | - | 15 ml = 3 tsp | 6 tabs | 3 tabs | 1 1/2 tabs |
| 96 + lbs | 640 mg | - | 20 ml = 4 tsp | 8 tabs | 4 tabs | 2 tabs |
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