Motrin (Ibuprofen) In Children Safe use of Motrin for use by children has not been established
It’s usually taken as needed, but you might take it on a schedule if
Take this medication by mouth, usually every 4 to 6 hours with a full glass of
Ibuprofen is commonly available in the United States up to the FDA's 1984 dose
All prescription medication must be in the original medicine bottle
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adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
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If needed, repeat dose every 6-8 hours
1200 mg per day (OTC) 3200 mg per day (prescription strength) Fever
Nonprescription ibuprofen comes as a tablet, chewable tablet, capsule, gel capsule, suspension (liquid), and drops (concentrated liquid)
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The maximum daily dose is 1,200 mg
Ibuprofen should be used only when needed as it may increase risk of stroke or heart attack and long term use can cause stomach bleeding and ulcers
By 6 hours, children treated with ibuprofen 5mg/kg tended to have recurrence of fever, whereas children treated with ibuprofen 10 mg/kg still had significant fever reduction at 8 hours
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