Adult Dosing Chart

Use this dosing chart to find out how many tablets or caplets to take, and how often you can take them.

A few reminders:

MOTRIN® Dual Action with TYLENOL®

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Directions

Take 2 tablets every 8 hours while symptoms persist

Do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor

MOTRIN® Arthritis Pain Relief Gel

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Directions

Use 4 times a day

For use on no more than 2 body areas

May take up to 7 days to work for your arthritis pain

Use up to 21 days unless directed by your doctor

MOTRIN® IB Migraine Relief Liquid Gel Caps

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Take 2 capsules with a glass of water

If symptoms persist or worsen, ask your doctor

Do not take more than 2 capsules in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor

MOTRIN® IB Ibuprofen Tablets

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Directions

Take 1 caplet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist

If pain or fever does not respond to 1 caplet, 2 caplets may be used

Do not exceed 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor

MOTRIN® IB Liquid Gels Pain + Fever Relief

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Take 1 capsule every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist

If pain or fever does not respond to 1 capsule, 2 capsules may be used

Do not exceed 6 capsules in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor

MOTRIN® PM Caplets Sleep Aid

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Directions

Adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets at bedtime

Do not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hours

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