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| Quick reference medical handouts used
by Pediatric offices |
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Dose of Ibuprofen in Children
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Dose of Ibuprofen in Children
IBUPROFEN DOSAGE (FOR
FEVER AND PAIN)
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Child's weight
|
12 |
18 |
24 |
36 |
48 |
60 |
72 |
96 |
lbs |
| Total amount (mg) |
50
|
75
|
100
|
150
|
200
|
250
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300
|
400
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mg
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| Drops 50 mg/dropper |
1
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1½
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
--
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--
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--
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dropper
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| Liquid 100 mg/5 ml (tsp) |
½
|
¾
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1
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1½
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2
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2½
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3
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4
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tsp
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| Chewable 50 mg. tablets |
--
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--
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
|
8
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tabs
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| Junior-strength 100 mg
tablets |
--
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--
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--
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--
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2
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2 ½
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3
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4
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tabs
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| Adult 200 mg. tablets |
--
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--
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--
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--
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1
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1
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1½
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2
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tabs
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repeated every 6-8 hours as needed
As a reminder, this information should not be relied on as
medical advice and is not intended to replace the advice of your child’s pediatrician.
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