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Children's Advil Dosage
Complete dosing chart for Children's Advil and Infants' Advil. Includes oral suspension, chewable tablets, and concentrated drops for babies 6 months and older. Always dose by weight for the most accurate dosing.
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Advil Children's Dosage Chart
Infants' Advil Concentrated Drops (50 mg/1.25 mL)
For infants 6 to 23 months. Use only the provided syringe.
| Age/Weight | Dose | Frequency | Max Daily |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-11 months (12-17 lbs / 5-8 kg) | 50 mg (1.25 mL) | Every 6-8 hours | 150 mg (3 doses) |
| 12-23 months (18-23 lbs / 8-10 kg) | 75 mg (1.875 mL) | Every 6-8 hours | 225 mg (3 doses) |
- Dose
- 50 mg (1.25 mL)
- Frequency
- Every 6-8 hours
- Max Daily
- 150 mg (3 doses)
- Dose
- 75 mg (1.875 mL)
- Frequency
- Every 6-8 hours
- Max Daily
- 225 mg (3 doses)
Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. This does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before taking any medication.
Children's Advil Suspension (100 mg/5 mL)
Flavored liquid suspension for children 2 to 11 years.
| Age/Weight | Dose | Frequency | Max Daily |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-3 years (24-35 lbs / 11-15 kg) | 100 mg (5 mL) | Every 6-8 hours | 300 mg (3 doses) |
| 4-5 years (36-47 lbs / 16-21 kg) | 150 mg (7.5 mL) | Every 6-8 hours | 450 mg (3 doses) |
| 6-8 years (48-59 lbs / 22-27 kg) | 200 mg (10 mL) | Every 6-8 hours | 600 mg (3 doses) |
| 9-10 years (60-71 lbs / 28-32 kg) | 250 mg (12.5 mL) | Every 6-8 hours | 750 mg (3 doses) |
| 11 years (72-95 lbs / 33-43 kg) | 300 mg (15 mL) | Every 6-8 hours | 900 mg (3 doses) |
- Dose
- 100 mg (5 mL)
- Frequency
- Every 6-8 hours
- Max Daily
- 300 mg (3 doses)
- Dose
- 150 mg (7.5 mL)
- Frequency
- Every 6-8 hours
- Max Daily
- 450 mg (3 doses)
- Dose
- 200 mg (10 mL)
- Frequency
- Every 6-8 hours
- Max Daily
- 600 mg (3 doses)
- Dose
- 250 mg (12.5 mL)
- Frequency
- Every 6-8 hours
- Max Daily
- 750 mg (3 doses)
- Dose
- 300 mg (15 mL)
- Frequency
- Every 6-8 hours
- Max Daily
- 900 mg (3 doses)
Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. This does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before taking any medication.
Children's Advil Chewable Tablets (100 mg)
For children who can safely chew tablets, typically ages 2 and up.
| Age/Weight | Dose | Frequency | Max Daily |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-3 years (24-35 lbs) | 1 tablet (100 mg) | Every 6-8 hours | 3 tablets |
| 4-5 years (36-47 lbs) | 1.5 tablets (150 mg) | Every 6-8 hours | 4.5 tablets |
| 6-8 years (48-59 lbs) | 2 tablets (200 mg) | Every 6-8 hours | 6 tablets |
| 9-10 years (60-71 lbs) | 2.5 tablets (250 mg) | Every 6-8 hours | 7.5 tablets |
| 11 years (72-95 lbs) | 3 tablets (300 mg) | Every 6-8 hours | 9 tablets |
- Dose
- 1 tablet (100 mg)
- Frequency
- Every 6-8 hours
- Max Daily
- 3 tablets
- Dose
- 1.5 tablets (150 mg)
- Frequency
- Every 6-8 hours
- Max Daily
- 4.5 tablets
- Dose
- 2 tablets (200 mg)
- Frequency
- Every 6-8 hours
- Max Daily
- 6 tablets
- Dose
- 2.5 tablets (250 mg)
- Frequency
- Every 6-8 hours
- Max Daily
- 7.5 tablets
- Dose
- 3 tablets (300 mg)
- Frequency
- Every 6-8 hours
- Max Daily
- 9 tablets
Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. This does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before taking any medication.
Important Children's Dosage Warnings
Advil Children's Dosage Precautions
- Do not give to children under 6 months without a doctor's direction.
- Always dose by weight, not age, for the most accurate dosing.
- Use only the measuring device included with the product.
- Do not give for more than 5 days for pain or 3 days for fever without a doctor's guidance.
- Keep all Advil products out of reach of children.
For a complete list of warnings and safety information, see the Advil dosage guide warnings section.
Children's Dosage FAQ
Sources & References
- 1.Advil Official Website - Children's ProductsAccessed 2025-01-15
- 2.American Academy of Pediatrics - Ibuprofen Dosage TableAccessed 2025-01-15
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