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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

(MONTHS)

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

(MONTHS)

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.