Table 7 The drug label of ibuprofen suspension in Brazil
Usage and dosage |
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The recommended dosage for children older than 6 months is 1–2 drops/kg, with an interval of 6–8 h, 3–4 times a day |
The maximum dosage for children under 12Â years is 40 drops (200Â mg) each time, and the maximum allowable dose is 160 drops (800Â mg) a day |
Maximum dosage recommended per time, four times a day | |||||
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Weight (kg) | Slight fever (< 39℃) | High fever (≥ 39℃) | Weight (kg) | Slight fever (< 39℃) | High fever (≥ 39℃) |
5 | 5 drops | 10 drops | 23 | 23 drops | 40 drops |
6 | 6 drops | 12 drops | 24 | 24 drops | 40 drops |
7 | 7 drops | 14 drops | 25 | 25 drops | 40 drops |
8 | 8 drops | 16 drops | 26 | 26 drops | 40 drops |
9 | 9 drops | 18 drops | 27 | 27 drops | 40 drops |
10 | 10 drops | 20 drops | 28 | 28 drops | 40 drops |
11 | 11 drops | 22 drops | 29 | 29 drops | 40 drops |
12 | 12 drops | 24 drops | 30 | 30 drops | 40 drops |
13 | 13 drops | 26 drops | 31 | 31 drops | 40 drops |
14 | 14 drops | 28 drops | 32 | 32 drops | 40 drops |
15 | 15 drops | 30 drops | 33 | 33 drops | 40 drops |
16 | 16 drops | 32 drops | 34 | 34 drops | 40 drops |
17 | 17 drops | 34 drops | 35 | 35 drops | 40 drops |
18 | 18 drops | 36 drops | 36 | 36 drops | 40 drops |
19 | 19 drops | 38 drops | 37 | 37 drops | 40 drops |
20 | 20 drops | 40 drops | 38 | 38 drops | 40 drops |
21 | 21 drops | 40 drops | 39 | 39 drops | 40 drops |
22 | 22 drops | 40 drops | 40 | 40 drops | 40 drops |