Ibuprofen (also known as Motrin and Advil) is a medicine used to reduce fever and pain. It is an "over-the-counter" medicine, meaning that you can get it without a doctor's prescription. This table can help you figure out the right amount to give. (Find a print-friendly version here.) Use your child's weight to decide on the right amount to give.

Use the following Ibuprofen for kids dosing charts to help you determine the proper dosage of Children’s or Infants’ MOTRIN® for your child or infant.

Give every 6 to 8 hours as needed; give with food to lower risk of upset stomach. Do not give more than 4 doses in 24 hours. Do NOT give to children 6 months of age or younger unless directed by a provider.

Find the recommended dose of Ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil) to safely give your infant or child with the St. Louis Children's Hospital child and infant medication dosage table.

How to give the right amount of IBUPROFEN (also known as Motrin, Advil) is different depending on which type of ibuprofen you plan to give. Dose: Give every 6 hours if needed, for fever or pain.

For treatment of fever/pain for children ages 6 months and older. Use your child’s most recent weight to find dose on chart. If needed, repeat ibuprofen dose every 6 - 8 hours. Read all information on the product package before use. Refer to back side for more information about this dosing chart. DO NOT give more than 4 doses in 24-hour period.

The following chart can help determine the correct dose for your child based on your child’s weight, but is no substitute for your doctor's advice, and you should always call the pediatrician if you have any questions.

ibuprofen dosing chart below. Use your child’s weight to select the dose; if you don’t know the weight, then use the dose appropriate for the child’s age. Ibuprofen is not recommended for infants less than 6 months. You may repeat the dose of ibuprofen every 6-8 hours. Do not use it more than 4 times in 24 hours. Weight Age Dose Infants’

At CHOC, we recommend that children take the amounts below according to their weight or age. Remember to read labels carefully, double check the concentration and dose before giving it to your child and ask for help from your pediatrician or pharmacist if needed. Ibuprofen of any form is not recommended for children under 6 months of age.

Give every 6-8 hours as needed but no more than four (4) times per day unless directed your child’s physician. Indications: Treatment of fever and pain. AGE LIMIT: Don't use under 6 months of age unless directed by child's physician. (Reason: safety not …