Tab ibuprofen dose for 27.5 kg 11 year male
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Here is the complete dosing information for Ibuprofen tablet in a 27.5 kg, 11-year-old male:
Ibuprofen Dose - 27.5 kg Child
Weight-Based Calculation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 27.5 kg |
| Dose range | 4-10 mg/kg/dose (standard) |
| Low end (4 mg/kg) | 110 mg |
| Standard (5 mg/kg) | 137.5 mg |
| High end (10 mg/kg) | 275 mg |
Recommended Dose
200 mg (1 tablet) per dose - this falls squarely within the 4-10 mg/kg range (= 7.3 mg/kg), making it the most practical and appropriate choice.
- Frequency: Every 6-8 hours (3-4 times/day)
- Maximum daily dose: 2.4 g/day (pediatric max per Canadian and US guidelines)
- At 200 mg x 4 doses/day = 800 mg/day - well within the safe daily limit
Key Points
- Give with food to reduce GI irritation
- Ibuprofen is the NSAID of choice in pediatric patients due to fewer side effects compared to other NSAIDs
- Do not exceed 40 mg/kg/day or 2.4 g/day, whichever is lower
- Ensure adequate hydration
- Avoid if the child has renal impairment, active GI disease, or aspirin hypersensitivity
Source: Goodman & Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics - Children: 4-10 mg/kg/dose, 3-4 times/day; pediatric max 2.4 g/day
Summary: Give Ibuprofen 200 mg (1 tablet) orally every 6-8 hours with food, as needed.
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