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Ibuprofen Children's Suspension Liquid
For the temporary relief of pain and fever in babies and children from 6 months.
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Suitable age: 6 months to 12 years
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One dose lasts up to 8 hours
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Orange flavour
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Dosage measure provided
Available in 200mL
Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Incorrect use could be harmful.
Directions
Shake bottle well before use.
Use the medicine measure provided to accurately measure the dose.
Age |
Average |
Dose |
6 -12 Months on medical advice only |
8 - 10 kg |
3 – 4 mL |
1 – 3 Years |
10 – 14 kg |
4 – 6 mL |
3 – 5 Years |
14 – 18 kg |
6 – 7 mL |
5 –7 Years |
18 – 22 kg |
7 – 9 mL |
7 – 9 Years |
22 – 28 kg |
9 – 11 mL |
9 – 12 Years |
28 – 40 kg |
11 – 12 mL |
Children weighing over 41 kg should be dosed at 5-10 mg/kg per dose up to maximum single dose of 400 mg = 20mL, with a maximum total dose of 1200 mg = 50 mL in 24 hours.
Repeat dose every 6 to 8 hours as necessary. Do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours. If symptoms persist for more than 3 days or if fever becomes worse, consult a doctor.
This product is better tolerated with food or milk.
Seek medical advice before giving to children 6-12 months.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Incorrect use could be harmful.
Ingredients
Ibuprofen 100mg/5mL
Warnings
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before use of the medicine in children suffering from dehydration through diarrhoea and/or vomiting.
Do not use:
- In infants under 6 months of age
- If trying to become pregnant, or during the first 6 months of pregnancy, except on doctor's advice. Do not use at all during the last 3 months of pregnancy.
- If your child has a stomach ulcer, impaired kidney function or heart failure.
- If your child is allergic to ibuprofen or other anti-inflammatory medicines. If you get an allergic reaction, stop taking and see your doctor immediately.
Except on the advice of a doctor, do not use:
- If your child has asthma.
- For more than a few days at a time. Do not exceed the recommended dose. Excessive use can be harmful and increase the risk of heart attack, stroke or liver damage.
- With products containing ibuprofen, aspirin or other anti-inflammatory medicines or with medicines your child is taking regularly.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Incorrect use could be harmful.
Contains
Refer to product labelling for more information.
Reference Brand
Nurofen® for Children 1–5 Years Suspension