What dosage of Ibugrsic syrup can be given to an infant?
Patient: Hello, In what doesge I can give ibugrsic syrup to my 5moths and 16 days old daughter - weight 5.6 kg and 5 year old son - weight 16 kg. We will be 18 hr long flight and both of them are having cold and cough. They have their antibiotic going on for last 7 days now and we are travelling tomorrow. I have used this medicen for them earlier too, just don t rember the dosage. Please advice. Thanks, Manyam Doctor: Hi...the dosage is 10mg/kg per dose thrice a day. The strength of the formulation is 100mg/5ml. 1. For 5.6 kg the dose will be 2.5ml thrice a day.2. For 16kg the dose will be 7.5ml thrice a day.Regards - Dr. Sumanth