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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.
When OTC doses of ibuprofen (200-400 mg/dose; 1200 mg/day) are taken for acute episodes of pain (i.e., up to 10 days), its GI safety profile is even more favorable than at prescription doses, with an extremely low risk of causing serious gastrointestinal events;