Dosing Charts for Infants & Children

Use these charts to find the right dose of Infants’ MOTRIN^® Suspension Drops or Children’s MOTRIN^® Suspension for your child.

A few reminders:

When giving any medicine, always read and follow the label carefully.
If you’re looking for dosing information for a MOTRIN^® product you have already purchased, make sure the product below is the same; otherwise, refer to the label for dosing information.
If possible, dose according to body weight.
Only use the dosing device provided with the medicine, and do not give more than directed.
If needed, a single dose may be repeated every 6-8 hours. But, do not use more than 4 times a day, unless directed by a doctor.
Shake well before using.

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Dosing Chart for infants ages 0 months - 2 years

DOSAGE TABLE FOR INFANTS' MOTRIN ^® SUSPENSION DROPS 40 MG / ML
WEIGHT (LBS) (KG)	AGE(MONTHS)	SINGLE ORALDOSE
Under 12 Under 5.5	Under 4	Talk to a Doctor
12 - 17 5.5 - 7.9	4 - 11	1.25 mL
18 - 23 8 - 10.9	12 - 23	1.875 mL

Please note that this content is not intended as professional medical or healthcare advice and is not intended as a substitute for professional healthcare advice, or services from a qualified healthcare provider such as a physician, pediatrician or other professional familiar with your unique situation. This content is intended solely as a general product and educational aid. If you have any questions, please consult your physician or pharmacist or Contact Us.

mL = millilitre tsp = teaspoonful

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Dosing Chart for children aged 2-11 years

DOSAGE TABLE FOR CHILDREN'S MOTRIN^® SUSPENSION 100 MG/5ML
WEIGHT (LBS) (KG)	AGE(YEARS)	SINGLE ORALDOSE
Under 24 Under 11	Under 2	Use Infants' Motrin^®Suspension Drops
24 - 35 11 - 15.9	2 - 3 yrs	1 tsp or 5 mL
36 - 47 16 - 21.9	4 - 5 yrs	1 ½ tsp or 7.5 mL
48 - 59 22 - 26.9	6 - 8 yrs	2 tsp or 10 mL
60 - 71 27 - 31.9	9 - 10 yrs	2 ½ tsp or 12.5 mL
72 - 95 32 - 43.9	11 yrs	3 tsp or 15 mL