Nurofen for Children Strawberry Liquid- 200ml

Description

Nurofen for children strawberry ibuprofen is an oral suspension for babies and children from 3 months designed to relieve pain and reduce fever. Taken by mouth, the medicine contains 100mg or ibuprofen per 5ml of theoral suspension, plus the medicine comes with an easy dosing syringe.

Offering fast effective relief Nurofen for children also reduces temperature (including fever caused by immunisation).

Directions

1. Use the syringe inside to measure the dose accurately (see leaflet for details).
2. Push the syringe firmly into the neck of the bottle and shake well.
3. Turn the bottle upside down, and gently pull the plunger down drawing the liquid into the syringe.
4. After use wash and rinse the syringe parts in warm water.

Dosage for fever caused by immunisation: 

• Give 2.5ml, then if necessary give a further 2.5ml 6 hours later
• Give no more than a total 5ml in 24 hours
• If the fever is not reduced, consult your doctor

Dosage for fever and pain: 

• 3-6 months (weighing more than 5kg) – 2.5ml three times in 24 hours
• 6-12 months – 2.5ml three to four times in 24 hours
• 1-3 years – 5ml three times in 24 hours
• 4-6 years – 7.5ml three times in 24 hours
• 7-9 years – 10ml three times in 24 hours
• 10-12 years – 15ml three times in 24 hours

The doses should be given approximately every 6 to 8 hours, (or with a minimum of 4 hours between each dose if required).

Warnings

• Do not store above 25°C
• Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children
• Do not give to children who are under 3 months old or weigh less than 5kg
• Do not take if the child have or have ever had a stomach ulcer, or perforation or bleeding of the stomach
• Do not give to babies who are allergic to any of the ingredients or to aspirin or to other painkillers
• Do not give to children who suffer from severe liver, kidney or heart problems
• Do not give to children who are taking other NSAID painkillers
• Not suitable for those who have a fructose intolerance
• Adults taking this product should be aware of these factors and additionally not take the product if you are taking other NSAID painkillers, or aspirin with a daily dose above 75mg; are in the last 3 months of pregnancy
• Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking if your child (or you) have asthma, liver, heart or bowel problems
• Speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you are in the first 6 months of pregnancy
• For short term use only
• Do not exceed the stated dose
• Read the carton and leaflet carefully before use
• Only give this product to a baby under 3 months old if your doctor tells you to
• Do not give to babies aged 3 to 6 months for more than 24 hours
• Do not give to children aged 6 months and older for more than 3 days
• Talk to your doctor promptly if your child’s symptoms persist for longer than these times or you are concerned

Ingredients

Contains Ibuprofen 100mg/5ml Suspension.
Also contains: Maltitol Liquid (see leaflet), Water, Glycerol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Saccharin, Strawberry Flavour, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 80, Domiphen Bromide.