Ibuprofen is one of the hardest drugs to give correctly because it's sold in many forms. This chart can help you give your child the right amount. Photo credit: Thinkstock. Ibuprofen safety tips The correct dose for your child is based on weight , not age.
If you don't know how much your child weighs and he's too young to stand on a scale, weigh yourself while holding him and then weigh yourself alone. Subtract your weight from the combined weight to get your child's weight. Shake well before measuring. Use the measuring device that comes with the medicine. If you lose the device, get a replacement from the pharmacy or use a standard measuring teaspoon the kind used for baking , not a regular spoon used for eating.
Never give ibuprofen to a child who's taking other medicine that contains ibuprofen unless a doctor advises it and never give more than the recommended dose. Don't confuse ibuprofen infants' drops with children's liquid. Larger text size Large text size Regular text size. What Is Ibuprofen Also Called? What Types of Ibuprofen Are Available? Other things to know: Check the expiration date to make sure it's not expired.
If it is, throw away the medicine and purchase a new product. For proper disposal, remove the medicine from its original container and place it in an undesirable substance that children or animals wouldn't be tempted to eat, like coffee grounds or kitty litter. Then, put it in a sealable bag inside a garbage can. Make sure your child is not taking other medicines with ibuprofen in them. Ibuprofen is a very common ingredient in cough, cold, and allergy medicines. If your child is taking one, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before giving your child more ibuprofen.
Overdosing on ibuprofen can damage the stomach or intestines. Check the concentration and recommended dosage.
Give your child a dose from the dropper, syringe, or cup that came with the product. This is especially important when giving the infant concentrated drops, which are more potent than the children's suspension concentration. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; chap Updated by: Neil K. Editorial team. Ibuprofen dosing for children. How Ibuprofen can Help Your Child.
It can help: Reduce aches, pain, sore throat, or fever in children with a cold or the flu Relieve headaches or toothaches Reduce pain and swelling from an injury or broken bone.
For chewable tablets, the label will tell you how many milligrams mg are found in each tablet, for example 50 mg per tablet. For liquids, the label will tell you how many mg are found in 1 tsp, in 1. If your child weighs 12 to 17 pounds lbs or 5. If your child weighs 24 to 35 lbs or For chewable tablets that say 50 mg tablets on the label, give 2 tablets. For chewable tablets that say 50 mg tablets on the label, give 3 tablets. If your child weighs 48 to 59 lbs or For chewable tablets that say 50 mg tablets on the label, give 4 tablets.
For junior-strength tablets that say mg tablets on the label, give 2 tablets. For chewable tablets that say 50 mg tablets on the label, give 5 tablets. If your child weighs 72 to 95 lbs or For chewable tablets that say 50 mg tablets on the label, give 6 tablets. For junior-strength tablets that say mg tablets on the label, give 3 tablets. If your child weighs 96 lbs or For chewable tablets that say 50 mg tablets on the label, give 8 tablets.
For junior-strength tablets that say mg tablets on the label, give 4 tablets. Giving Medicine to Children. Carefully read all of the instructions on the label before giving your child medicine. Make sure you know the strength of the medicine in the bottle you purchased.
Use the syringe, dropper, or dosing cup that comes with your child's liquid medicine. You can also get one at your local pharmacy. Make sure you are using the right unit of measurement when filling medicine.
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