Nurofen For Children 3months to 9years Orange Suspension 100mg/5ml-100ml

Suitable for

Children aged from 3 months (weighing over 5kg) to 9 years.

How to use

Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.

DIRECTIONS

For oral use and short term use only. Shake the bottle well before use. Use the syringe inside to measure the dose accurately.

NOT SUITABLE for children under 3 months of age or weighing less than 5kg.

FEVER CAUSED BY IMMUNISATIONS:

Babies and children 3 months and overweighing more than 5kg: One 2.5ml dose if necessary give second 2.5ml dose 6 hours later

Do not give more than 2 doses in a 24 hour period. If the fever is not reduced, consult your doctor.

FEVER, PAIN AND SYMPTOMS OF COLD AND FLU:

3-6 months (weighing more than 5kg): One 2.5ml dose 3 times a day

Do not use for more than 24 hours. If symptoms persist after 24 hours or worsen, consult your doctor.

6-12 months: One 2.5ml dose 3 or 4 times in 24 hours

1-3 years: One 5ml dose 3 times in 24 hours

4-6 years: One 7.5ml (5ml + 2.5ml) dose 3 times in 24 hours

7-9 years: One 10ml (5ml + 5ml) dose 3 times in 24 hours

Doses should be given every 6 to 8 hours. Leave at least 4 hours between doses. Do not take more than the recommended dose in 24 hours. For children above 6 months, if symptoms persist after 3 days or worsen, consult your doctor.

Hazards and Cautions

DO NOT GIVE THIS PRODUCT IF YOUR CHILD:

• • is under 3 months old or weighs less than 5kg
  • has (or has had two or more episodes of) a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding
  • is allergic to ibuprofen or any other ingredient of the product, aspirin or other related painkillers
  • is taking other NSAID painkillers, or aspirin with a daily dose above 75mg
  • has a fructose intolerance

SPEAK TO YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE GIVING THIS PRODUCT IF THE CHILD:

• • has or had asthma, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, a stroke, heart, liver, kidney or bowel problems or are dehydrated, or has chicken pox.

Medical advice is required before taking this medicine in case of the following conditions:

• • Pregnancy
  • Trying to get pregnant
  • Being elderly
  • Being a smoker

Do not store above 25°C.

Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.

Precautions

This is a medicine; Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.

• Seek advice if you suffer from allergies.
• Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Ingredients

Active ingredients: Each 5ml oral suspension contains 100mg Ibuprofen

Also contains: Maltitol Liquid, glycerol

See leaflet for further information

Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.