Children's Motrin Ibuprofen Oral Suspension Berry

Active Ingredients: Ibuprofen (NSAID (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug)) - 100 mg

Inactive Ingredients: acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, flavors, glycerin, polysorbate 80, pregelatinized starch, purified water, sodium benzoate, sucrose, Xanthan Gum

• Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to the common cold, flu, sore throat, headache, and toothache
• Temporarily reduces fever
• Contains ibuprofen
• Lasts up to 8 hours
• For children ages 2 to 11
• Dye-free liquid with berry flavor

Dosing Chart

Weight (lb) (Age (yr)): Dose (mL)
Under 2 years: Ask a doctor.
24-35 lbs (2-3 years): 1 tsp or 5 mL
36-47 lbs (4-5 years): 1-1.2 tsp or 7.5 mL
48-59 lbs (6-8 years): 2 tsp or 10 mL
60-71 lbs (9-10 years): 2-1/2 tsp or 12.5 mL
72-95 lbs (11 years): 3 tsp or 15 mL

Allergy alert: ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include:

• Hives
• Facial swelling
• Asthma (wheezing)
• Shock
• Skin reddening
• Rash
• Blisters

If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Stomach bleeding warning: this product contains an nsaid, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if your child:

• Has had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
• Takes a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
• Takes other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription nsaids (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
• Takes more or for a longer time than directed

Sore throat warning: severe or persistent sore throat or sore throat accompanied by high fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting may be serious. Consult doctor promptly. Do not use more than 2 days or administer to children under 3 years of age unless directed by doctor.

Do not use

• If the child has ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
• Right before or after heart surgery

Ask a doctor before use if

• Stomach bleeding warning applies to your child
• Child has a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
• Child has problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
• Child has not been drinking fluids
• Child has lost a lot of fluid due to vomiting or diarrhea
• Child has high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
• Child has asthma
• Child is taking a diuretic

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is

• Under a doctor's care for any serious condition
• Taking any other drug

When using this product

• Take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
• The risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or for longer than directed

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• Child experiences any of the following signs of stomach bleeding
  • Feels faint
  • Vomits blood
  • Has bloody or black stools
  • Has stomach pain that does not get better
• The child does not get any relief within first day (24 hours) of treatment
• Fever or pain gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• Redness or swelling is present in the painful area
• Any new symptoms appear

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Temporarily: 

• Relieves minor aches and pains due to the common cold, flu, sore throat, headache and toothache 
• Reduces fever