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. 2021 Apr 10;11(2):283–296. doi: 10.1016/j.afjem.2020.11.004
Dosing by body weight for oral liquid: Ibuprofen 100 mg/5 mL every 6 h
Body weight (kg) Using a syringe (mL)
6 3.0
9 4.5
12 6.0
15 7.5
18 9.0
21 10.5
24 12.0
27 13.5
≥30 15.0
Do not exceed 40 mg/kg per day
Dosing by body weight for oral liquid: Paracetamol 120 mg/5 mL every 6 h
Body weight (kg) Using a syringe (mL)
6 3.5
9 5.5
12 7.5
15 9.5
18 11.0
21 13.0
≥24 15.0
Do not exceed 90 mg/kg or 4 g in total per day