For the relief of Pain and Fever
See details below, always read the label
See details below, always read the label
Suitable for:
For use in children from 20kg body weight (6 years) to 40kg body weight (12 years).
Active ingredients:
Ibuprofen
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Product details
This Medicine is sold by Boots Retail (Ireland) Limited at the professional discretion of a Boots pharmacist.
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Ibuprofen belongs to a group of medicines called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). These medicines work by changing how the body responds to pain, and high body temperature. This product has been specifically formulated for children as it is given by mouth to reduce fever and to relieve symptoms of mild to moderate pain
Soothes away mild to moderate pain from:
- Toothache
- Ear ache
- Sore throats
- Cold & Flu symptoms
- Minor aches
- Minor sprains
Suitable for
For use in children from 20kg body weight (6 years) to 40kg body weight (12 years).
Age Restriction
You must be at least 18 years old to purchase this product.
How to use
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer.
DIRECTIONS
Shake the bottle well before use. Use the spoon inside to measure the dose accurately.
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
The usual dose for pain and fever:
| Age | Dosage | Frequency |
|
20-29 kg (6-9 years) |
5 ml (equivalent to 200 mg ibuprofen) |
3 times |
|
30-40 kg (10-12 years) |
7.5 ml (equivalent to 300 mg ibuprofen) (use spoon twice: 5 ml + 2.5 ml) |
3 times |
Doses should be given approximately every 6 to 8 hours.
Not intended for use in children under 6 years of age or under 20kg.
For patients with sensitive stomachs it is recommended that Nurofen for Children is taken during a meal.
This medicine is for short term use.
Warning - Do not exceed stated dose
Hazards and Cautions
Do not give Nurofen for Children to children who:
- Are allergic to ibuprofen or other similar painkillers (NSAIDs) or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in PIL)
- Have ever suffered from shortness of breath, asthma, a runny nose, swelling on their face and/or hands or hives after using acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) or other similar pain killers (NSAIDs)
- Have ever had gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation, related to previous use of NSAIDs
- Currently have or have had recurrent stomach/duodenal ulcers (peptic ulcers) or bleeding (to or more episodes of proven ulceration or bleeding)
- Have severe liver or severe kidney failure
- Have severe heart failure
- Have inherited problems coping with fructose/fruit sugar (see important information about the ingredients)
- Have bleeding of the brain (cerebrovascular bleeding) or other active bleeding
- Suffer from blood clotting disorders as ibuprofen may increase bleeding time
- Have unclarified blood-formation disturbances
- Have severe dehydration (through vomiting, diarrhoea or lack of drinking)
- Do not take if you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy
Consult your doctor or pharmacist if your child is taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, or if you have a medical condition. Some other medicines may affect or be affected by the treatment of Nurofen (Ibuprofen). Nurofen (Ibuprofen) may not be suitable if your child has a medical condition such as those listed in the Patient Information Leaflet.
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children
Storage
Do not use Nurofen for Children after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and label. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Do not store above 25C.
Shelf life after opening the bottle: 6 months.
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children
Precautions
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
Active ingredients
Ibuprofen
Ingredients
Active ingredients & Strength: The active ingredient is ibuprofen 200mg per 5ml. Also Contains: Citric acid monohydrate, sodium citrate, sodium chloride, saccharin sodium, polysorbate 80, domiphen bromide, maltitol liquid, glycerol, xanthan gum, orange flavour (containing wheat starch) and purified water.
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