Nurofen Children 5-12 Years Orange 100mL

Nurofen for Children 5-12 years oral suspension is a concentrated ibuprofen formula providing up to 8 hour fever relief for your child, that can be taken on empty tummies. You do the fun and games, we’ll do the up to 8 hour fever relief.

For the temporary relief of pain associated with:

• Cold and flu symptoms
• Headaches
• Earache
• Toothache
• Sore throats
• Minor aches
• Sprains & strains
• Teething

ALWAYS READ THE LABEL. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS FOR USE. IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST TALK TO YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. THIS MEDICINE MAY NOT BE RIGHT FOR YOU. READ THE WARNINGS BEFORE PURCHASE. THE PHARMACIST RESERVES THE RIGHT TO NOT SUPPLY CONTRARY TO OUR PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL OBLIGATION.

Ingredients: Active Ingredient (per 5ml): Ibuprofen 200mg Contains sodium chloride and sodium saccharin. 30mL (maximum daily dose) contains 13.0g maltitol. Products containing maltitol may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea.

Directions:Read dosage instructions carefully before use. Suitable for children 3 months to 12 years. Repeat dose every 6 to 8 hours as necessary (max 3 doses in 24 hours). Children should take plenty of fluids. Check the child resistant cap mechanism is engaged after use by tightening the cap until cap clicks when opening is attempted.

• 3- 6 months (average weight 6-8kg), dose: 1.5-2.0mL
• 6- 12 months (average weight 8-10kg), dose: 2.0-2.5mL
• 1-3 years (average weight 10-14kg), dose: 2.5-3.5mL
• 3-5 years (average weight 14-18kg), dose: 3.5-4.5mL
• 5-7 years (average weight 18-22kg), dose: 4.5-5.5mL
• 7-9 years (average weight 22-28kg), dose: 5.5-7.0mL
• 9-12 years (average weight 28-40kg), dose: 7.0-10mL

Shake the bottle well and use the syringe provided to measure the dose accurately. Push the syringe firmly into the neck of the bottle. Turn the bottle upside down and gently pull the plunger down, drawing the liquid into the syringe. Turn the bottle right way up and gently twist the syringe to remove. To dose your child, press the plunge slowly down to release the liquid. After use replace the cap and wash the separated syringe parts in warm water and allow to dry (do not boil).

Warnings:

Not for use in babies under 3 months of age. Do not exceed the recommended dose. Excessive use can be harmful and increase the risk of heart attack, stroke or liver damage. If your child's symptoms worsen or persist consult your doctor.

Do not use if:

• you or your child has a stomach ulcer, or other stomach disorders, kidney, liver or heart problems.
• allergic to ibuprofen, aspirin or other anti-inflammatory medicines.
• Stop use and see your doctor immediately if you have an allergic reaction you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy

Unless a doctor has told you to, do not use:

• if taking other medicines containing ibuprofen or other anti-inflammatory medicines or other medications.
• if your child is under 12 months of age
• for more than 3 days at a time
• if you or your child have asthma
• if you are trying to become pregnant or during the first 6 months of pregnancy
• in children suffering from chickenpox (varicella)
• in children suffering from dehydration through diarrhoea and/or vomiting
• if you are aged 65 years or over