This calculator is pre-set to the 200 mg/5 ml strength (40 mg of ibuprofen per ml) — a higher-strength paediatric ibuprofen suspension. Enter your child's weight to get the dose in millilitres, with safe spacing and a 24-hour limit. Double-check the concentration on your bottle, as 100 mg/5 ml is also common.
Check your bottle: 200 mg / 5 ml
This page assumes a 200 mg/5 ml (40 mg/ml) syrup. If your bottle reads 100 mg/5 ml, change the strength in the calculator.
Not for emergencies
This tool is informational and does not replace a clinician. Avoid ibuprofen in babies under 3 months, dehydration, or chickenpox. Seek urgent care for breathing difficulty, severe drowsiness, seizures, persistent vomiting, or suspected overdose.
Enter child details and click Calculate to see the dose report.
A doctor can discuss your symptoms and help you decide what to do next.
