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MOTRIN® Dosing Charts for Children & Infants

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

A few reminders:

  • When giving any medicine, always read and follow the label carefully.
  • Find right dose on chart.
  • If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
  • Only use the dosing device provided with the medicine. Do not use any other dosing device.
  • Do not give more than directed.
  • If needed, repeat dose every 6-8 hours. But, do not use more than 4 times a day.
  • Shake well before using.
  • mL = milliliter
  • Each 5 mL contains: sodium 2 mg
Weight
(LBS)
Age
(MONTHS)
DOSING
(ML)
> 6
MONTHS
ASK A
DOCTOR
12-17
LBS
6-11
MONTHS
1.25mL Drops
1.25ML
18-23
LBS
12-23
MONTHS
1.875mL Drops
1.875ML

Dispense the liquid slowly into the child's mouth, toward the inner cheek.

Weight
(LBS)
Age
(YEARS)
DOSING
(ML)
> 24
LBS
> 2
YEARS
ASK A
DOCTOR
24-35
LBS
2-3
YEARS
5mL Cup
5ML
36-47
LBS
4-5
YEARS
7.5mL Cup
7.5ML
48-59
LBS
6-8
YEARS
10mL Cup
10ML
60-71
LBS
9-10
YEARS
12.5mL Cup
12.5ML
72-95
LBS
11
YEARS
15mL Cup
15ML

*Or as directed by a doctor. Replace the original bottle cap to maintain child resistance.

Weight
(LBS)
Age
(YEARS)
DOSING
(ML)
> 24
LBS
> 2
YEARS
ASK A
DOCTOR
24-35
LBS
2-3
YEARS
1 tablet
1
36-47
LBS
4-5
YEARS
1 1/2 tablets
1 1/2
48-59
LBS
6-8
YEARS
2 tablets
2
60-71
LBS
9-10
YEARS
2 1/2 tablets
2 1/2
72-95
LBS
11
YEARS
3 tablets
3

This website contains current product information and may differ from the information on the product packaging you may have. If you have any questions, please contact the Consumer Care Center at 1-877-895-3665.

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