Advil
Suspension and
Children’s Drops

Generic Drug
Ibuprofen

 

Dosage Forms (Whitehall Robins)

Oral suspension: 100 mg per 5 ml, fruit flavor

Children’s Drops: 100 mg per 2.5 ml, grape and fruit flavor

Adult Dosing Guidelines

  • NA

Pediatric Dosing Guidelines

  • for fever and pain
  • if temp is <39.2 C (102.5 F) then 5 mg / kg
  • if temp is >39.2 C (102.5 F) them 10 mg / kg

Triage Questions About Treatment or Related Issues

  • Allergies?
  • Other medications (Rx or OTC)?
  • How long have symptoms persisted?
  • Temp?
  • Do you know the child’s weight?

General Information

MOA: Ibuprofen inhibits prostoglandin synthesis thru the inhibition of cyclooxygenase, thereby reducing inflammation and pain.

  • do not use if child is vomiting or has diarrhea
  • do not use for stomach pain
  • do not use in conjunction with other pain relievers/fever reducers
  • if symptoms worsen… call physician ASAP

DO NOT use for more than 3 days

Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
NVD, upset stomach.

Natural Products or Nutritional Interactions (if applicable)
none