Printable Ibuprofen Dosing Chart
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Ibuprofen Dosing Chart by Weight
Fixed doses from the AAP HealthyChildren chart (about 10 mg/kg per dose). Children's liquid is 100 mg/5 mL. Every 6-8 hours as needed, no more than 4 doses and no more than 1,200 mg in 24 hours. Not for infants under 6 months unless a doctor directs.
0-5 months0-11 lb · up to 5 kg
Dose
Ask your doctor
Under 6 months: do not give unless a doctor directs.
6-11 months12-17 lb · 6-7 kg
Dose
2.5 mL50 mg
How often: every 6-8 h as needed
Max: 4 doses (200 mg) in 24 h
Not under 6 months, even at this weight. Infants' drops (50 mg/1.25 mL) are 2 times stronger: 1.25 mL of drops. Infants' drops are labeled for 6-23 months; the children's liquid label says ask a doctor under 2 years.
12-23 months18-23 lb · 8-10 kg
Dose
4 mL80 mg
How often: every 6-8 h as needed
Max: 4 doses (320 mg) in 24 h
Infants' drops (50 mg/1.25 mL) are stronger: 1.875 mL of drops (75 mg). The children's liquid label says ask a doctor under 2 years.
2-3 years24-35 lb · 11-15 kg
Dose
5 mL100 mg
How often: every 6-8 h as needed
Max: 4 doses (400 mg) in 24 h
Or 1 chewable (100 mg).
4-5 years36-47 lb · 16-21 kg
Dose
7.5 mL150 mg
How often: every 6-8 h as needed
Max: 4 doses (600 mg) in 24 h
Or 1½ chewables (100 mg each).
6-8 years48-59 lb · 22-26 kg
Dose
10 mL200 mg
How often: every 6-8 h as needed
Max: 4 doses (800 mg) in 24 h
Or 2 chewables (100 mg each) or 1 adult 200 mg tablet.
9-10 years60-71 lb · 27-32 kg
Dose
12.5 mL250 mg
How often: every 6-8 h as needed
Max: 4 doses (1,000 mg) in 24 h
Or 2½ chewables (100 mg each).
11 years72-95 lb · 33-43 kg
Dose
15 mL300 mg
How often: every 6-8 h as needed
Max: 4 doses (1,200 mg) in 24 h
Or 3 chewables (100 mg each).
12 years and older96+ lb · 44+ kg
Dose
20 mL400 mg
How often: every 6-8 h as needed
Max: 3 doses (1,200 mg) in 24 h
Or 2 adult 200 mg tablets. Over-the-counter maximum 1,200 mg in 24 hours.
| Weight (lb) | Weight (kg) | Typical age | Dose (mL) | Dose (mg) | How often | Max in 24 h | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-11 | up to 5 | 0-5 months | Ask your doctor | — | — | — | Under 6 months: do not give unless a doctor directs. |
| 12-17 | 6-7 | 6-11 months | 2.5 | 50 | every 6-8 h as needed | 4 doses (200 mg) in 24 h | Not under 6 months, even at this weight. Infants' drops (50 mg/1.25 mL) are 2 times stronger: 1.25 mL of drops. Infants' drops are labeled for 6-23 months; the children's liquid label says ask a doctor under 2 years. |
| 18-23 | 8-10 | 12-23 months | 4 | 80 | every 6-8 h as needed | 4 doses (320 mg) in 24 h | Infants' drops (50 mg/1.25 mL) are stronger: 1.875 mL of drops (75 mg). The children's liquid label says ask a doctor under 2 years. |
| 24-35 | 11-15 | 2-3 years | 5 | 100 | every 6-8 h as needed | 4 doses (400 mg) in 24 h | Or 1 chewable (100 mg). |
| 36-47 | 16-21 | 4-5 years | 7.5 | 150 | every 6-8 h as needed | 4 doses (600 mg) in 24 h | Or 1½ chewables (100 mg each). |
| 48-59 | 22-26 | 6-8 years | 10 | 200 | every 6-8 h as needed | 4 doses (800 mg) in 24 h | Or 2 chewables (100 mg each) or 1 adult 200 mg tablet. |
| 60-71 | 27-32 | 9-10 years | 12.5 | 250 | every 6-8 h as needed | 4 doses (1,000 mg) in 24 h | Or 2½ chewables (100 mg each). |
| 72-95 | 33-43 | 11 years | 15 | 300 | every 6-8 h as needed | 4 doses (1,200 mg) in 24 h | Or 3 chewables (100 mg each). |
| 96+ | 44+ | 12 years and older | 20 | 400 | every 6-8 h as needed | 3 doses (1,200 mg) in 24 h | Or 2 adult 200 mg tablets. Over-the-counter maximum 1,200 mg in 24 hours. |
Doses follow the AAP HealthyChildren dosing tables; mL is for the liquid concentration shown. If a weight falls between rows, use the lower dose.
Charts do not replace labels or clinician guidance. Always verify product concentration and avoid double-dosing with combination products.