Description
CALPROFEN® Ibuprofen Suspension 200ml is a strawberry flavoured, colour & sugar free Ibuprofen oral suspension for babies and children from 3 months to 12 years. It is used for the relief of: Fever (raised temperature), post-immunisation fever, teething pain, sore throat and headaches
It starts to work on a fever in just 15 minutes and lasts for up to 8 hours, and each pack comes with an easy dose syringe.
CALPROFEN® Ibuprofen Suspension for infants 3+ months (weighing over 5kg). For pain and fever. Always read the label.
How to Use
DOSAGE: For oral use. Shake the bottle well
before use. A syringe is provided to measure
doses of 2.5 ml and 5 ml.
Post-immunisation fever:
2.5ml, followed by another 2.5ml 6 hours later if necessary.
Do not give more than 2 doses in 24 hours.
If fever is not reduced you should consult your doctor.
Pain and fever relief
Babies under 3 months: not recommended
3 months - 6 months (weighing over 5kg): 2.5 ml may be taken 3 times in 24 hours
6 months - 12 months: 2.5 ml 3 times a day
1 year - 2 years old: 2.5 ml 3 to 4 times a day
3 years - 7 years old: 5 ml 3 to 4 times a day
8 years - 12 years old: 10 ml (5 ml + 5 ml) 3 to 4 times a day
Doses should usually be given every 6-8 hours, leave at least 4 hours between doses.
FOR SHORT TERM USE ONLY.
Do not give to babies aged 3–5 months for more than 24 hours.
Do not give to children aged 6 months and older for more than 3 days.
If symptoms persist or worsen, consult your doctor promptly.
CALPROFEN® is a strawberry flavoured Ibuprofen
suspension for babies and children. It is used for the
relief of: Fever (raised temperature), post-immunisation fever, teething and toothache, colds and influenza symptoms, earache, headache, minor muscular aches and pains, sprains and strains.
Warnings
Read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
DO NOT GIVE THIS PRODUCT IF YOUR BABY OR CHILD:
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 OR is taking other NSAID painkillers, or aspirin with a daily dose above 75 mg.
SPEAK TO A PHARMACIST OR YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE GIVING THIS PRODUCT IF YOUR BAY OR CHILD: Has or has had asthma, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, a stroke, heart, liver, kidney or bowel problems, or is dehydrated.
If you are an adult taking this product you should not take this product in the last 3 months of pregnancy and you should contact your doctor or pharmacist before taking it in the first 6 months of pregnancy, if you are trying to get
pregnant, if you are elderly or if you are a smoker.
KEEP OUT OF THE SIGHT AND REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE.
Do not store above 25°C.
Ingredients
Contains Glycerol (E422), xanthan gum, maltitol syrup (Lycasin 80/55 (E965)),
polysorbate 80, saccharin sodium (E954), citric acid monohydrate, sodium methylhydroxybenzoate (E219), sodium propylhydroxybenzoate (E217),
purified water and strawberry flavour (containing propylene glycol (E1520) and ethanol).
