Ibuprofen is a white powder with a melting point of 74-77°C and is very slightly soluble in water (< 1 mg/mL) and readily soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone. Ibuprofen tablets, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), is available in 400 mg, 600 mg, and 800 mg tablets for oral administration.
Ibuprofen for Fever. Adults and adolescents – Take 200 to 400mg every four to six hours, as needed. Do not exceed 1200mg per day or take for more than 3 days without the supervision of your doctor. Children 6 months of age up to 12 years – Ibuprofen Dosage is based on body weight. A weight based dosing chart is typically provided on the HMomot.