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What is recommended dose and frequency of ibuprofen b.p. 100 mg/5ml for a 6 years old 23 kg boy. your feed is appreciated.
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Depends: 5-10 mg/kg every 6-8 hrs max 40 mg/kg/24 hrs in usual uses. Some conditions can use more. You get the most from the site when you provide background information on the issue involved.
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