For Parents

Dosage Charts

Always verify the product concentration before dosing.

Consult physician for use under age two (2) months

		Old Concentration Infant's Concentrated Drops 80mg/0.8mL	New Concentration Infant Suspension 160mg/tsp	Children's Suspension Liquid 160mg/5mL	Children's Soft Chewable Tablets 80mg each	Junior Strength Chewable Tablets 160mg each
Weight	Age	Use Dropper	Use Dropper	Teaspoon	Tablet	Tablet
12-17 lbs	4-11 mos	1 = (0.8 mL)	2.5mL	½ tsp.
18-23 lbs	12-23 mos	1½ = (0.8 + 0.4 mL)	3.75 mL	¾ tsp.
24-35 lbs	2-3 yrs	2 = (0.8 + 0.8 mL)	5 mL	1 tsp.	2
36-47 lbs	4-5 yrs			1½ tsp.	3
48-59 lbs	6-8 yrs			2 tsp.	4	2
60-71 lbs	9-10 yrs			2½ tsp.	5	2½
72-95 lbs	11 yrs			3 tsp.	6	3
96 lbs & over	12 yrs			4 tsp	8	4

Please note: One dose lasts 4 hours. Do not give >5 doses in 24 hours.

Consult physician for use under age six (6) months

		Infant's Ibuprofen Concentrated Drops 50mg/1.25mL	Children's Ibuprofen Suspension 100mg/5mL	Children's Soft Chewable Tablets 50mg each	Junior Strength Chewable Tablets 100mg each	Junior Strength Ibupofen Caplets 100mg
Weight	Age	Dropperful (Use dropper)	Teaspoon	Tablet	Tablet	Caplet
12-17 lbs	6-11 mos	1=(1.25 mL)
18-23 lbs	12-23 mos	1 ½=(1.875 mL)
24-35 lbs	2-3 yrs	2=(2.5 mL)	1 tsp.	2
36-47 lbs	4-5 yrs		1½ tsp.	3
48-59 lbs	6-8 yrs		2 tsp.	4	2	2
60-71 lbs	9-10 yrs		2 ½ tsp.	5	2 ½	2 ½
72-95 lbs	11 yrs		3 tsp.	6	3	3

Please Note: One dose lasts 6-8 hours. Not to be used under 6 months.

Milliliter is abbreviated as mL; 5mL equals one teaspoon (tsp).
Don't use household teaspoons, which can vary in size. Always use the dosing device that comes with the product.
Aspirin should not be used in children to treat fever or pain.

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