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Can I give adult Advil to my child?

My child is feeling sick. Is it okay if my child takes adult Advil?

Male | 14 years old
Complaint duration: 01/00/0000
Medications: Advil
Conditions: Cold and sinus

2 Answers

Yes, you can give ibuprofen (advil) to your son, the dose is 10mg/kg per day divided every 6 hours, means that advil has 100mg/5ml or 200mg/tab. Most probably your son can have 1 tab every 6 hours per fever or pain!
Hello

Yes 400 mg is ok