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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

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INFANTS' MOTRIN^® ORAL SUSPENSION DROPS 50 mg/1.25mL

Weight (lb)	Age (mos)	Dose (mL)
Under 6 mos		Ask a doctor
12-17 lbs	6-11 mos	1.25 mL
18-23 lbs	12-23 mos	1.875 mL

Age (mos) Under 6 mos
Ask a doctor
Weight (lb) 12-17 lbs Age (mos) 6-11 mos
1.25 mL
Weight (lb) 18-23 lbs Age (mos) 12-23 mos
1.875 mL

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

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CHILDREN’S MOTRIN^® ORAL SUSPENSION 100 mg/5mL

Weight (lb)	Age (yr)	Dose (mL)*
Under 24 lbs	Under 2 years	Ask a doctor
24-35 lbs	2-3 years	5 mL
36-47 lbs	4-5 years	7.5 mL
48-59 lbs	6-8 years	10 mL
60-71 lbs	9-10 years	12.5 mL
72-95 lbs	11 years	15 mL

Weight (lb) Under 24 lbs Age (mos) Under 2 years
ask a doctor
Weight (lb) 24-35 lbs Age (mos) 2-3 years
5 mL
Weight (lb) 36-47 lbs Age (mos) 4-5 years
7.5 mL
Weight (lb) 48-59 lbs Age (mos) 6-8 years
10 mL
Weight (lb) 60-71 lbs Age (mos) 9-10 years
12.5 mL
Weight (lb) 72-95 lbs Age (mos) 11 years
15 mL

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

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CHILDREN'S MOTRIN® CHEWABLES 100mg/chewable tablet

Weight (lb)	Age (yr)	Dose (chewable tablets)
Under 24 lbs	Under 2 years	Ask a doctor
24-35 lbs	2-3 years	1
36-47 lbs	4-5 years	1 1/2
48-59 lbs	6-8 years	2
60-71 lbs	9-10 years	2 1/2
72-95 lbs	11 years	3

Weight (lb) Under 24 lbs Age (mos) Under 2 years
ask a doctor
Weight (lb) 24-35 lbs Age (mos) 2-3 years
1
Weight (lb) 36-47 lbs Age (mos) 4-5 years
1 1/2
Weight (lb) 48-59 lbs Age (mos) 6-8 years
2
Weight (lb) 60-71 lbs Age (mos) 9-10 years
2 1/2
Weight (lb) 72-95 lbs Age (mos) 11 years
3

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