Nurofen For Children 3 Months to 9 Years Strawberry 100ml
Nurofen for children 3 months to 9 years strawberry is an oral ibuprofen suspension for babies and children aged from 3 months to 9 years. Each 5ml of oral suspension contains 100mg ibuprofen. Also contains: Maltitol Liquid.
- Reduces temperature (including fever caused by immunisation)
- Relieves symptoms of cold and flu
- For the relief of mild to moderate pain such as:
- sore throats
- minor aches
- teething
- headache
- sprains
- toothache
Directions
For oral and short-term use only. Shake the bottle well before use.
Use the syringe to measure the dose accurately. READ THE ENCLOSED LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
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 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 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 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 6-8 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.
Do not give this product if your child:
- Is under 3 months old or weighs less than 5kg
- Has (or has had 2 or more episodes of) a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding.
- Is allergic to ibuprofen or any 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 has had asthma, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, a stroke, heart, liver, kidney or bowel problems or are dehydrated, or has chickenpox.
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.
Warning: Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to.