Ibuprofen Dose Calculator
for Children
Calculate oral ibuprofen 100 mg/5 mL for paediatric mild to moderate pain using current Malaysian FUKKM dosing.
Ibuprofen 100 mg/5 mL
Not recommended for <7 kg
Current FUKKM states that ibuprofen 100 mg/5 mL suspension is not recommended for children below 7 kg.
Paediatric ibuprofen dosing
Current Ministry of Health Malaysia FUKKM.
| Patient | Dose | Frequency | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children ≥7 kg | 5–10 mg/kg/dose | Every 6–8 hours | 2.4 g/day |
FUKKM additionally states that this preparation is not indicated in fever due to infection. SetelDoc uses 10 mg/kg/dose and displays the 8-hour option as TDS/PRN; this is a calculator display choice within the published FUKKM range.
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What the current FUKKM entry says
Ibuprofen paediatric-dose FAQ
What is the paediatric ibuprofen dose in FUKKM?
Current FUKKM lists 5–10 mg/kg/dose every 6–8 hours for children, with a maximum of 2.4 g/day.
Why does the calculator use 10 mg/kg/dose?
FUKKM provides a range of 5–10 mg/kg/dose. SetelDoc uses 10 mg/kg/dose, the upper end of that published range, to provide one consistent result.
Why is the answer shown as TDS/PRN?
FUKKM gives a frequency of every 6–8 hours. SetelDoc displays the 8-hour option as TDS/PRN for a concise prescription-style result.
Can this calculator be used below 7 kg?
No automatic dose is provided below 7 kg because current FUKKM states that ibuprofen 100 mg/5 mL suspension is not recommended for <7 kg.
Is FUKKM ibuprofen indicated for fever due to infection?
The current FUKKM entry for ibuprofen 100 mg/5 mL suspension states: “Not indicated in fever due to infection.”
Clinical reference
- Ministry of Health Malaysia — Formulari Ubat KKM (FUKKM): Ibuprofen 100 mg/5 mL Suspension — indication, prescribing restriction, paediatric dose, frequency, daily maximum and <7 kg recommendation.
For healthcare professionals. This calculator displays one practical regimen within the current FUKKM dose and frequency ranges. Confirm the patient, indication, weight, formulation and current source guidance before prescribing.