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Adult Dosing Chart

Use this dosing chart to find out how many tablets or caplets to take, and how often you can take them.

A few reminders:

  • When taking any medicine, always read and follow the label carefully.

  • Always keep the outer carton of MOTRIN® products.

  • These ibuprofen dosage directions are for adults and children 12 years and older.

  • Do not take more than directed.

MOTRIN® Dual Action with TYLENOL® tablet
Directions

Take 2 tablets every 8 hours while symptoms persist

Do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor

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MOTRIN® Arthritis Pain Relief Gel
Directions

Use 4 times a day

For use on no more than 2 body areas

May take up to 7 days to work for your arthritis pain

Use up to 21 days unless directed by your doctor

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MOTRIN® IB Migraine Relief Liquid Gel Caps
Directions

Take 2 capsules with a glass of water

If symptoms persist or worsen, ask your doctor

Do not take more than 2 capsules in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor

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MOTRIN® IB Ibuprofen Tablet
Directions

Take 1 caplet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist

If pain or fever does not respond to 1 caplet, 2 caplets may be used

Do not exceed 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor

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MOTRIN® IB Liquid Gels Pain + Fever Relief capsule
Directions

Take 1 capsule every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist

If pain or fever does not respond to 1 capsule, 2 capsules may be used

Do not exceed 6 capsules in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor

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MOTRIN® PM Caplets Sleep Aid caplet
Directions

Adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets at bedtime

Do not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hours

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Important notes:

  • If you have any questions, talk to your healthcare professional or contact our Consumer Care Center at 1-877-895-3665.

  • Keep out of reach of children.

  • In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-877-895-3665.

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.