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Children and infants can usually take ibuprofen every six to eight hours but should not have more than four doses in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor. If you are unsure about how much ibuprofen to give a child, consult a doctor who will determine the dosage based on the childâs weight.
For mild pain, the guidelines call for clinicians to prescribe 200 to 400 mg ibuprofen to be taken every 4 to 6 hours as needed. For mild to moderate pain, the guidelines call for 400 to 600 mg ibuprofen every 6 hours for 24 hours, followed by 400 mg ibuprofen every 4 to 6 hours as needed.