Dosage of Ibuprofen syrup 100mg/5ml of 10-12 kg child
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Ibuprofen Syrup (100mg/5ml) Dosage for a 10–12 kg Child
Dosing Principle
Ibuprofen is dosed at 4–10 mg/kg/dose, given every 6–8 hours as needed (max single dose 400 mg; max daily dose 40 mg/kg/24h) for children ≤11 years and <50 kg. (Pharmacologic Management of Acute Dental Pain in Children, p. 8)
Calculation for 10–12 kg
| Weight | Low dose (4 mg/kg) | High dose (10 mg/kg) | Volume (100mg/5ml) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 kg | 40 mg | 100 mg | 2 ml – 5 ml |
| 11 kg | 44 mg | 110 mg | 2.2 ml – 5.5 ml |
| 12 kg | 48 mg | 120 mg | 2.4 ml – 6 ml |
Standard recommended dose: 5 ml (100 mg) every 6–8 hours for a 10–12 kg child (i.e., 100mg/5ml syrup → 1 teaspoon = 5 ml per dose).
Key Points
- Frequency: Every 6–8 hours as needed (do not exceed 3–4 doses/day)
- Maximum daily dose: 40 mg/kg/day
- For 10 kg → max 400 mg/day (20 ml/day)
- For 12 kg → max 480 mg/day (24 ml/day)
- Minimum age: Generally ≥6 months of age
- Give with food or milk to reduce GI upset
- Avoid in dehydration, renal impairment, or active GI bleeding
⚠️ Always confirm dosing with the child's weight at the time of administration. When in doubt, consult a healthcare professional.
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