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Children's MOTRIN® Ibuprofen Liquid Oral Suspension Kid’s Medicine for Fever & Pain Relief

Quickly reduce your child’s fever and relieve them from minor aches and pains due to the common cold & flu. Children's MOTRIN® Oral Suspension with 100mg per 5mL ibuprofen is an oral suspension medicine for kids. It contains ibuprofen, a known NSAID pain-reliever and fever-reducer. Each 5mL contains 100 milligrams of ibuprofen. This children’s liquid ibuprofen provides up to eight hours of relief from minor aches and pains due to the common cold, flu, sore throat, headache, and toothache. This oral suspension medicine formula is for children ages 2 to 11 and comes in a kid-friendly original berry flavor. Plus, the enclosed dosing cup can make it easy to dose and administer the liquid pain reliever to your child.

Product Details

  • Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to the common cold, flu, sore throat, headache and toothache

  • Temporarily reduces fever

Active Ingredient

Ibuprofen 100 mg (NSAID)* in each 5mL (1 teaspoon) - Pain reliever/fever reducer

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Inactive Ingredients

Berry:  acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin, polysorbate 80, pregelatinized starch, purified water, sodium benzoate, sucrose, xanthan gum

Bubble Gum:  acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin, polysorbate 80, pregelatinized starch, purified water, sodium benzoate, sucrose, xanthan gum

Dye-Free Berry:  acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, flavors, glycerin, polysorbate 80, pregelatinized starch, purified water, sodium benzoate, sucrose, xanthan gum

Grape:  acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, D&C red no. 33, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin, polysorbate 80, pregelatinized starch, purified water, sodium benzoate, sucrose, xanthan gum

  • This product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use

  • Do not give more than directed

  • Shake well before using

  • Find right dose on chart. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age.

  • Use only enclosed measuring cup

  • If needed, repeat dose every  6-8 hours

  • Do not use more than  4 times a day

  • Replace original bottle cap to maintain child resistance

Weight (lb)

Age (years)

Dose (mL)*

Under 24 lb

Under 2 years

Ask a doctor

  24-35 lb

2-3 years

1 tsp or 5 mL

36-47 lb

4-5 years

1 1/2 tsp or 7.5 mL

48-59 lb

6-8 years

2 tsp or 10 mL

60-71 lb

9-10 years

2 1/2 tsp or 12.5 mL

72-95 lb

11 years

3 tsp or 15 mL

*Or as directed by a doctor.

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

Heart attack and stroke warning:
NSAIDs, except aspirin, increase the risk of heart attack, heart failure, and stroke. These can be fatal. The risk is higher if you use more than directed or for longer 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 ibuprofen or 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, kidney disease, or had a stroke

  • 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

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

  • Child has symptoms of heart problems or stroke:

    • Chest pain

    • Trouble breathing

    • Weakness in one part or side of body

    • Slurred speech

    • Leg swelling

  • 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)

  • Each teaspoon contains: sodium 2 mg

  • Store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)

  • 4-fluid ounces of Children's MOTRIN® Oral Suspension Liquid Medicine with Ibuprofen in a berry flavor to help temporarily reduce fever and relieve pain due to the common cold & flu

  • This liquid medicine temporarily relieves your child's minor aches and pains due to the common cold, flu, sore throat, headache, and toothache

  • This oral suspension medicine for kids contains 100mg per 5mL of ibuprofen, a known NSAID pain-reliever and fever-reducer to provide relief from pain due to the cold & flu

  • Intended for children ages 2 to 11 years, the oral medicine provides temporary relief of pain & fever for up to 8 hours. Plus, the enclosed dosing cup can make dosing and administering this kid's pain reliever easy.

  • With a long history of providing effective pain and fever relief to families, MOTRIN® is a brand you can rely on. MOTRIN® products can help you and your family feel better.

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