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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

1.25 mL

18-23
LBS

12-23
MONTHS

1.875 mL


Dispense the liquid slowly into the child's mouth, toward the inner cheek.

WEIGHT
(LBS)

AGE
(YEARS)

DOSING
(mL)*

< 24
LBS

< 2
YEARS

ASK A DOCTOR

24-35
LBS

2-3
YEARS

5 mL

36-47
LBS

4-5
YEARS

7.5 mL

48-59
LBS

6-8
YEARS

10 mL

60-71
LBS

9-10
YEARS

12.5 mL

72-95
LBS

11
YEARS

15 mL


*Or as directed by a doctor. Replace the original bottle cap to maintain child resistance.

WEIGHT
(LBS)

AGE
(YEARS)

DOSING
(TABLETS)

< 24
LBS

< 2
YEARS

ASK A DOCTOR

24-35
LBS

2-3
YEARS

1

36-47
LBS

4-5
YEARS

1 1/2

48-59
LBS

6-8
YEARS

2

60-71
LBS

9-10
YEARS

2 1/2

72-95
LBS

11
YEARS

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.