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Children's Fever
The FMH Emergency Department recommends using Children's Strength Motrin (Ibuprofen) for the treatment of fever in children:
What is a fever in a child?
Anything 101 degrees and over.
What is the preferred method of taking a temperature?
An oral temperature reading is acceptable if the child can hold it under their tongue. Otherwise a rectal temp is the preferred site for accuracy.
How much Children's Strength Motrin should I give my child?
Motrin is administered to children based on weight and may be given every six hours.
| Motrin Scale: |
| Child’s Weight |
Motrin Susp. (100mg/5ml) |
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Fever under 102.5
(5 mg/kg)
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Fever over 102.5 (10mg/kg)
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| 13-17 lbs. |
1/4 teaspoon |
1/2 teaspoon |
| 18-23 lbs. |
1/2 teaspoon |
1 teaspoon |
| 24-35 lbs. |
3/4 teaspoon |
1 1/2 teaspoons |
| 36-47 lbs. |
1 teaspoon |
2 teaspoons |
| 48-59 lbs. |
1 1/4 teaspoons |
2 1/2 teaspoons |
| 60-71 lbs. |
1 1/2 teaspoons |
3 teaspoons |
| 72-95 lbs |
2 teaspoons |
4 teaspoons |
Contact your family physician if you have any questions.
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