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Ibuprofen
💊 Used for: Fever, pain, inflammation
Formulation
Syrup
100mg/5ml
Dose Range
5–10 mg/kg
Max Daily
40 mg/kg
Frequency
Every 6-8 hours
Max Single
400 mg
⚠️ Age Restriction: Not recommended for children under 3 months (0 years) unless specifically prescribed by a doctor.
Route: Oral
Dose by Child Weight
Based on formulation: 100mg/5ml
| Child's Weight | Dose (mg) | Dose (ml) | Max Daily Dose (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 kg | 25–50 mg | 1.3–2.5 ml | ≤ 200 mg |
| 6 kg | 30–60 mg | 1.5–3.0 ml | ≤ 240 mg |
| 7 kg | 35–70 mg | 1.8–3.5 ml | ≤ 280 mg |
| 8 kg | 40–80 mg | 2.0–4.0 ml | ≤ 320 mg |
| 9 kg | 45–90 mg | 2.3–4.5 ml | ≤ 360 mg |
| 10 kg | 50–100 mg | 2.5–5.0 ml | ≤ 400 mg |
| 12 kg | 60–120 mg | 3.0–6.0 ml | ≤ 480 mg |
| 15 kg | 75–150 mg | 3.8–7.5 ml | ≤ 600 mg |
| 18 kg | 90–180 mg | 4.5–9.0 ml | ≤ 720 mg |
| 20 kg | 100–200 mg | 5.0–10.0 ml | ≤ 800 mg |
| 25 kg | 125–250 mg | 6.3–12.5 ml | ≤ 1000 mg |
| 30 kg | 150–300 mg | 7.5–15.0 ml | ≤ 1200 mg |
* Always verify with your doctor. doses are approximate and may vary based on condition and formulation.
⚠️ Important Warnings
- •Take with food to reduce GI upset
- •Avoid in renal impairment
- •May cause GI bleeding
Possible Side Effects
- •GI upset, nausea, vomiting
- •GI bleeding (especially with prolonged use)
- •Headache, dizziness
- •Renal impairment with prolonged use
- •May worsen asthma in susceptible children
- •Avoid in dehydration
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