For the relief of Fever and Pain.
See details below, always read the label
See details below, always read the label
Suitable for:
Children aged 3 months to 2 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.
Unfortunately, collect from store is unavailable for this product.
Please note that you must be present to sign for this delivery.
We need to ensure that this medicine is suitable for the person it is intended for. Therefore a Boots pharmacist may be required to contact you by email or phone to find out some additional information. If they are unable to speak to you when required your order may be delayed or the pharmacy medicine part of your order may be cancelled.
Please ensure your contact details are correct before ordering this medicine.
The active ingredient (which makes this medicine work) is ibuprofen which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) painkiller. Ibuprofen is used as an analgesic (painkiller) for the relief of teething and toothache pain, earache, headache, muscular minor aches and sprains, sore throats and cold and flu symptoms. Nurofen for Children Suppositories Age 3 months to 2 years also reduces a high temperature (fever).
Suitable for
Children aged 3 months to 2 years.
Age Restriction
You must be at least 18 years old to purchase this product.
How to use
Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer.
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Children aged 3 months to 2 years:
| Age | Dosage | Frequency |
| 3 months to 9 months | 1 suppository | 3 doses in 24 hours |
| 9 months to 2 years | 1 suppository |
4 doses in 24 hours |
- Wait for at least 6 hours between doses.
- The lowest effective dose should be used for the shortest duration necessary to relieve symptoms. If you or your child has an infection, consult a doctor without delay if symptoms (such as fever and pain) persist or worsen (see Section 2 in Patient Information Leaflet).
- Do not swallow.
- If your child needs to empty their bowels, make sure it is done before you insert a suppository. Nurofen for Children 60mg Suppositories Age 3 months to 2 years should be inserted into the back passage (rectum).
- Before use, wash and dry your hands. Remove one suppository carefully from its wrapping and insert it carefully into your child’s back passage. Wash your hands again afterwards.
- Only give this product to a baby under 3 months old if your doctor tells you to.
For infants aged 3-5 months medical advice should be sought if symptoms worsen or not later than 24 hours if symptoms persist. If in children aged 6 months this medicinal product is required for 3 days, or if symptoms worsen a doctor should be consulted.
This product is for short-term use only. If your child’s symptoms persist for more than 3 days, if pain or fever worsen or new symptoms occur, stop the treatment immediately and consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Warning - Do not exceed stated dose
Hazards and Cautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, complementary therapies or if you have a medical condition. This medicine may not be suitable for you if you have a medical condition or taking any medications such as those listed in the Patient Information Leaflet. Please refer to the Patient Information Leaflet for further warnings, precautions, side effects and instructions for use for this product.
Precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist if symptoms persist or get worse at any stage.
Seek advice before using if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding or suffer from allergies.
Storage
Do not use after the expiry date printed on the foil and carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not store above 25°C.
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children
Active ingredients
Ibuprofen.
Ingredients
Hard fat.
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