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How much ibuprofen for 21 month old?

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mejon · 01/05/2008 15:07

I've got conflicting advice on different brands. Infant Nurofen says 1 x 5ml 3 times a day at most for 1-3 year olds whereas the generic Tesco one (and the Calprofen one I looked at) said 1 x 2.5mls only (for 1-2 years old) eventhough they contain exactly the same amount. I've not been giving maximum amounts per day - maybe only 1 or 2 doses per 24 hours as required but how much is right?

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smartiejake · 01/05/2008 15:10

I always thought it was 2.5mls for an under 2, 3 times a day.

Seona1973 · 01/05/2008 19:49

I always buy nurofen so always use the dose stated on that bottle.

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