Nurofen for Children 3mths – 9yrs Ibuprofen – Strawberry 100ml

Suitable for

For babies and children 3 months and over weighing more than 5kg, to 9 years.

Age Restriction

You must be at least 16 years old to purchase this product.

How to use

Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.

DIRECTIONS

For oral 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 IMMUNISATION:

Babies and children 3 months and over Weighing more than 5kg – One 2.5ml dose if necessary give second 2.5ml dose 6hrs 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 over 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 hrs

1 – 3 years – One 5ml dose 3 times in 24 hrs

4 – 6 years – One 7.5ml (5ml + 2.5ml) dose 3 times in 24 hrs

7 – 9 years – One 10ml (5ml + 5ml) dose 3 times in 24 hrs

Doses should be given every 6 – 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.

WARNING: Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to.

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

KEEP ALL MEDICINES OUT OF THE SIGHT AND REACH OF CHILDREN

Storage

Do not store above 25°c.

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 before using if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding or suffer from allergies

Active ingredients

Ibuprofen

Ingredients

Active ingredient: Each 5ml of oral suspension contains 100mg ibuprofen.

Also contains: Maltitol Liquid. See leaflet for further information.