Ibuprofen for Kids

What is the Dosage of Ibuprofen for Kids?

The maximum dosage of ibuprofen that you can safely give to your child will differ depending on your child’s age and, with younger children, their weight.

If you’re using liquid ibuprofen with 100mg in 5ml of liquid to treat pain and fever in your little one, you should usually use the following doses:

• Children aged 3 – 6 months who weigh over 5kg or 11lbs: 2.5ml of liquid ibuprofen three times a day. Do not use for more than 24 hours.
• Children aged 6 – 12 months: 2.5ml up to three times a day. Do not use for more than 3 days.
• Children aged 1 – 2 years: 2.5ml three or four times a day. Do not use for more than 3 days.
• Children aged 3 – 7 years: 5ml three or four times a day. Do not use for more than 3 days.
• Children aged 8 – 12 years: 10ml three or four times a day. Do not use for more than 3 days.

Each ibuprofen product can contain different amounts of ibuprofen, so be sure to read the patient information leaflet contained with your product to make sure you’re giving your child the right dose.

If you’re ever unsure about whether you should give your child ibuprofen or how much you should give, speak to your doctor or pharmacist for advice.