Astrofen Dosage/Direction for Use

Like other NSAIDs, the lowest effective dose of ibuprofen should be used for the shortest possible time.
These medicines are given orally.
Recommended oral dose in children: 5 to 10 mg/kg body weight per dose to be taken every 6 to 8 hours or as prescribed by the physician.
Ibuprofen (Astrofen) 100 mg/5 mL suspension: Pain and/or Fever: Children: 2-3 years: 1 teaspoonful (5 mL).
4-5 years: 1½ teaspoonfuls (7.5 mL).
6-8 years: 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL).
9-10 years: 2½ teaspoonfuls (12.5 mL).
11 years: 3 teaspoonfuls (15 mL).
Ibuprofen (Astrofen) 200 mg /5 mL suspension: Children: 2-3 years: ½ teaspoon (2.5 mL).
4-10 years: 1 teaspoonful (5 mL).
11 years: 1¹/₂ teaspoonfuls (7.5 mL).
Shake well before using.
Do not give more than directed.
Do not use more than 4 times a day.
Do not give longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor.
For patients with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis: The usual recommended dose is 7.5 to 12.5 mg/kg body weight per dose given every 6 hours. Consultation with a doctor is strongly recommended for patients with this condition.
Missed dose: If a dose is missed, give the next dose if still needed for pain and/or fever or inflammation and the subsequent dose every 6 to 8 hours thereafter.
Do not double the dose.