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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
This ibuprofen dosage calculator, a variation of our dosage calculator, is a tool that calculates the maximum permissible ibuprofen dosage for kids. It will tell you how much solution of a known concentration or a tablet you need and what dose is not safe to exceed. Please keep in mind that recommended single or daily dosage may be different depending on your country, health condition and the decision should be consulted with a health care provider.Ibuprofen dosage for kidsThe maximum single dose of ibuprofen for kids is 10 mg per 1 kg of body weight and can be administered every 6 to 8 hours. If your child is in severe pain, you can use this ibuprofen calculator to calculate the one-time dose for your child. The meaning of each variable is described in detail below.Child's age — either in months or years. Ibuprofen use in the US should not be given to babies under six months of age because of safety concerns.Child's weight is self-explanatory — the body mass of the child.Maximum ibuprofen dosesA recommended single dose of ibuprofen is 5-10 mg per 1 kg of body weight. The maximum safe daily dosage is 40 mg per 1 kg of body weight. The maximum single dose of ibuprofen is 400 mg, while daily 1200 mg, even for adults.Maximum single dose is the maximum permissible dose of ibuprofen that your child can take at a time. Remember that it shouldn't be taken all at once but should be divided into equal amounts to be taken in intervals of between 6 and 8 hours. The single doses are based on the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and more is explained in the paragraph below.If you think your child needs more than the maximal dose, it's possible to use ibuprofen and paracetamol alternately. Please consult your pediatrician before administering more drugs to your child.Using the ibuprofen calculator: an exampleLet's assume that your child is 5 years old and weighs 20 kg. Let's assume you want to give this drug to the child in the form of a solution of a strength 100 mg/5 mlAge: 5 yrsChild's weight: 20 kgMaximum single dose: 200 mgMaximum daily dose: 800 mgMake sure to check out the paracetamol dosage calculator and infant Tylenol dosage calculator as well.We try our best to make our Omni Calculators as precise and reliable as possible. However, neither we nor our
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