Child 12–17 years Initially 300–400 mg 3–4 times a day; increased if necessary up to 600 mg 4 times a day; maintenance 200–400 mg 3 times a day, may be adequate
The maximum amount of ibuprofen for adults is 800 milligrams per dose or 3200 mg per day (4 maximum doses)
(Unless directed by a health care provider
Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) is an over-the-counter (OTC) medication that can help with pain and fever in children
Pediatric ibuprofen (eg, Children's Advil, Children's Motrin) analgesic and antipyretic dosing When possible, calculate ibuprofen dose based on weight using 4-10
DOSAGE TABLE FOR INFANTS' MOTRIN ® SUSPENSION DROPS 40 MG / ML
The manufacturer suggests giving your child a dose of this drug every six to eight hours, as needed
The maximum dose for ibuprofen with a prescription is higher and ranges from
7 kilograms (kg): For infant drops that say 50mg/1
This oral suspension medicine formula is for children ages 2 to 11 and comes in a kid-friendly original berry flavor
Applies to the following strengths: 100 mg/5 mL; 800 mg; 300 mg; 600 mg; 400
The maximum amount of ibuprofen for adults is 800 milligrams per dose or 3200 mg per day (4 maximum doses)
Find and learn different safety and dosing information when using Ibuprofen, an ingredient in MOTRIN® products
Adults
Brokers; When ibuprofen is used by children, the dose is based on the child's weight
Do not use any other dosing device
Take on today and get long-lasting pain relief with Motrin IB tablets ; Adults and children 12 years and older, take one tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist; if pain or fever does not respond to one caplet, two caplets may be used
Infant & Child Symptoms
Taking too much ibuprofen can be life-threatening and require medical attention
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With Motrin, women can trust that they have a reliable partner in managing pain throughout life's journey
These ibuprofen/diphenhydramine caplets provide targeted pain relief with a nighttime sleep-aid so that you feel rested and ready to take on tomorrow
By 6 hours, children treated with ibuprofen 5mg/kg tended to have recurrence of fever, whereas children treated with ibuprofen 10 mg/kg still had significant fever reduction at 8 hours
Ibuprofen available without a prescription should not be taken for more than 3 consecutive days for a fever or 5 consecutive days for pain unless advised by your doctor
Motrin Ib Dosage and Administration Adult 200–400mg every 4–6 hrs; max 1
MOTRIN® Dual Action with TYLENOL®, 2-in-1 pain reliever tablets with the two medicines Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen for relief from minor aches and pains
Note that ibuprofen is now available in a variety of dosage forms and Children's Motrin dosage chart
300 mg 3 times a day, maximum daily dose to be given in 3–4 divided doses; maximum 30 mg/kg per day; maximum 2
adults and children 12 years and older
Age Limit