IBUPROFEN DOSAGE CHART

Dosages may be repeated every six to eight hours, but should not be given more than four times in 24 hours.
(Note: Milliliter is abbreviated as ml; 5 ml equals 1 teaspoon [tsp]. Don't use household teaspoons, which can vary in size.)

*Note: Age is provided as a convenience only. Dosing for fever should be based on baseline temperature and weight.
**Weight given corresponds to the exact dosage and is representative of the age range.

© Copyright 2006 American Academy of Pediatrics
Excerpted from "Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5" Bantam.