Description
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Nurofen for Children Strawberry Oral Suspension 3 months to 9 years 100ml is a liquid ibuprofen suspension that provides pain and fever relief for babies and children. It provides fever relief that lasts for up to 8 hours.
How to Use
Fever Caused by Immunisation:
Babies and children 3 months and over Weighing more than 5kg: One 2.5ml if necessary give second 2.5ml dose 6hrs 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 hrs
1 - 3 years: One 5ml dose 3 times in 24 hrs
4 - 6 years: One 7.5ml (5ml + 2.5ml) dose 3 times in 24 hrs
7 - 9 years: One 10ml (5ml + 5ml) dose 3 times in 24 hrs 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.
Warnings
Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to. DO NOT GIVE THIS PRODUCT IF YOUR CHILD: -Is under 3 months old or weighs less than 5kg -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 -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 had asthma, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, a stroke, heart, liver, kidney or bowel problems or are dehydrated, or has chicken pox.
Ingredients
Each 5ml of Oral Suspension contains 100mg Ibuprofen, Also contains: Maltitol Liquid. See leaflet for further information
