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Babies and children from 3 months to 12 years
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NUROFEN FOR CHILDREN ORANGE 3 MONTHS TO 12 YEARS is an oral ibuprofen suspension for babies and children from 3 months. To be taken by the mouth.
- Reduces temperature (including fever caused by immunisation)
- Relieves symptoms of cold and flu
- Teething
- Toothache
- Sore throats
- Ear ache
- Headache
- Minor aches
- Sprains
Suitable for
Babies and children from 3 months to 12 years
Age Restriction
You must be at least 16 years old to purchase this product.
How to use
For oral and short-term use only. Shake the bottle well before use. Use the syringe inside to measure the dose accurately (see leaflet for details).
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 |
3 months -6 months Weighing over 5kg |
One 2.5ml dose 3 times a day. |
6 months -12 months | One 2.5ml dose 3 or 4 times in 24 hours |
1 year - 3 years | One 5ml dose 3 times in 24 hours |
4 years - 6 years | One 7.5ml (5ml + 2.5ml) dose 3 times in 24 hours |
7 years - 9 years | One 10ml (5ml + 5ml) dose 3 times in 24 hours |
10 years - 12 years |
One 15ml (5ml + 5ml +5ml) dose 3 times in 24 hours |
WARNING: Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to. |
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.
Hazards and Cautions
DO NOT GIVE THIS PRODUCT IF YOUR BABY OR CHILD:
- Is under 3 months old or weighs less than 5kg
- Has (or has had two or more episodes of) a stomach ulcer, or 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
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Have a fructose intolerance
- 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
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Being a smoker
Do not store above 25°C
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 attached for further details.
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