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Can my 13 years old son who weighs 97 pounds, take 400mg of ibuprofen for pain relief?

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Yes: Over 12 years of age, you can use a dose of 400mg for occasional pain relief.

Answered 10/25/2014

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Remember 2.2 pounds per Kg so 95 pounds is 44 kg. Motrin or Ibuprofen is dosed at 10mg /kg and 400mg is OK. Hope he gets better!

Answered 10/25/2014

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