How much ibuprofen can I take based on weight?

Adults and teenagers—1200 milligrams (mg) up to 3200 mg per day divided into three or four equal doses. Children—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The dose usually is 30 milligrams (mg) to 40 mg per kilogram (kg) of body weight per day, divided into three or four doses.

What is the dosing for Motrin?

Do not take more than directed.

MOTRIN® IB Caplets*
Age	Dosage
adults and children 12 years and older	take 1 caplet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist if pain or fever does not respond to 1 caplet, 2 caplets may be used do not exceed 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor

How many milligrams of Motrin should I take?

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Ibuprofen 200 mg For example MOTRIN® Regular Strength Advil® Regular Strength
AMOUNT	200 mg per pill
DOSE & FREQUENCY	MOTRIN® dosing: 1-2 pills every 4 to 6 hours Advil® dosing: 1 pill every 4 hours or 2 pills every 6 to 8 hours
DAILY LIMIT*	Do not take more than 6 pills in 24 hours

Do you give Motrin by weight or age?

Dosage chart If your child’s weight doesn’t match their age on this chart, it’s better to use your child’s weight to find the matching dose. If you don’t know how much your child weighs, use their age instead. The manufacturer suggests giving your child a dose of this drug every six to eight hours, as needed.

How much ibuprofen can I take if I weigh 200 pounds?

Dosage: Every six to eight (6-8) hours.

Weight estimated	Maximum Dosage	Dosage based on Ibuprofen tablets 200mg/tablet
65 lbs.	200 mg	1 tablet
70 lbs.	200 mg	1 tablet
75 lbs.	225 mg	N/A
85 lbs.	250 mg	N/A

Can I take 800 mg of ibuprofen twice a day?

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Use the lowest dose that is effective in treating your condition. An ibuprofen overdose can damage your stomach or intestines. The maximum amount of ibuprofen for adults is 800 milligrams per dose or 3200 mg per day (4 maximum doses).

Can you take 2 Motrin at once?

Take one Motrin IB capsule or tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist. If pain or fever does not respond to 1 dose, 2 tablets or capsules may be used. Do not exceed 6 tablets or capsules in a 24 hour period, unless directed by a doctor. An ibuprofen overdose can damage your stomach or intestines.

How long does it take for Motrin to kick in?

How long does it take Children’s Motrin to work? Taken as a chewable tablet or liquid, ibuprofen (the active ingredient) is absorbed by the body rather quickly. The effects of Children’s Motrin should begin to kick in about 15 to 30 minutes after the medicine is swallowed.

How much ibuprofen can I take if I weigh 120?

Dosage: Every six to eight (6-8) hours.

Weight estimated	Maximum Dosage	Dosage Based on Children’s Suspension 100 mg/1tsp or 5ml
30 lbs.	90 mg	4 mL
35 lbs.	100 mg	5 mL (1 tsp)
40 lbs.	120 mg	6 mL
45 lbs.	125 mg	6.25 mL

How much ibuprofen can I take to stop my period?

Q: How much ibuprofen does it take to stop a period? A: Stopping a period would require a higher dose than any over-the-counter bottle recommends: about 800 milligrams of ibuprofen, every six hours, or 500 milligrams of naproxen, three times a day. This would have to be done very regularly.

How often can you take Motrin?

Take 600 mg (3 over-the-counter tablets) of ibuprofen ( Advil , Motrin) every 6-8 hours for the first 2-3 days.These dosages apply to healthy average-sized adults.

How much Motrin can you take?

Both Motrin and Advil — two of the most popular nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, also known as NSAIDs — come with warning labels that suggest a maximum adult dose of 1,200 milligrams per day. With 200 milligram pills, that translates to one every four hours.

What is the maximum daily dose of ibuprofen?

The maximum daily dose of ibuprofen varies depending on whether or not your using ibuprofen via prescription or taking the over the counter (OTC) product. The maximum daily dose of prescription ibuprofen is: 3,200 mg.