Description
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Suitable for
Children 3 months to 10 years of age
How to use
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer.
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer. Check the cap seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not give the medicine.
It is important to shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use.
Always use the syringe supplied with the pack. The syringe can be used to measure 2.5 ml or 5 ml by drawing the liquid to the correct mark on the syringe.
It is important to shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use.
Always use the syringe supplied with the pack. The syringe can be used to measure 2.5 ml or 5 ml by drawing the liquid to the correct mark on the syringe.
Give this medicine to your child to swallow.
| Age | How much | How often |
| 3 months up to 6 months weighing over 5kg
| 2.5 ml | 3 times in 24 hours |
| 6 months up to 1 year | 2.5 ml | 3 to 4 times in 24 hours |
| 1 year up to 4 years | 5 ml | 3 times in 24 hours |
| 4 years up to 7 years | 7.5 ml | 3 times in 24 hours |
| 7 years up to 10 years | 10 ml | 3 times in 24 hours |
Do not give to babies aged 3-6 months for more than 24 hours. If symptoms persist after 24 hours or worsen, consult your doctor.
Doses should be given every 6-8 hours. Leave at least 4 hours between doses.
Give the lowest amount for the shortest possible time to relieve the symptoms. For infants aged 3 to 6 months, if symptoms worsen or do not go away within 24 hours talk to your doctor. For a child of 6 months of age and over, if this medicinal product is required for more than 3 days, or if symptoms worsen talk to your doctor.
Other uses
For fever relief after vaccination at 3 months of age for infants weighing more than 5kg: Give 2.5 ml. Give a second 2.5 ml after 6 hours, if you need to. Don't give any more medicine. See your doctor if fever continues.
Do not give to children under 3 months of age or babies weighing less than 5kg.
For short term use only.
For patients with sensitive stomachs the medicine can be taken with or after food.
Warning: Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to. Directions for using the syringe: 1. Shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use.
2. Push the syringe firmly into the plug (hole) in the neck of the bottle.
2. Push the syringe firmly into the plug (hole) in the neck of the bottle.
3. To fill the syringe, turn the bottle upside down. Whilst holding the syringe in place, gently pull the plunger down drawing the medicine to the correct mark (2.5 ml or 5 ml) on the syringe. 4. Turn the bottle the right way up, and then gently twist the syringe to remove from the bottle plug.
5. Place the end of the syringe into the child's mouth, normally to the side of the mouth between the gums and cheek. Press the plunger down to slowly and gently release the medicine. 6. If the table advises you to give more than 5 ml of the medicine, repeat steps 2 to 5 to give your child the correct amount of medicine.
After use replace the cap on the top of the bottle tightly. Store all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Wash the syringe in warm water and allow to dry.
Hazards and Cautions
Before you give this medicine Do not give this medicine if your baby or child:
- is under 3 months old, or weighs less than 5 kg
- has a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding, or has had one twice or more in the past
- is allergic to ibuprofen or any other ingredients in the product, aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines
- has severe heart, kidney or liver failure
- is taking aspirin with a daily dose above 75 mg, or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before giving this medicine if your baby or child:
- has or has had asthma, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, a stroke, heart, liver or kidney problems, chronic inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, connective tissue disorders such as SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus); is dehydrated; has chicken pox; has an infection
This medicine is intended for children aged between 3 months and 10 years.
If you are an adult taking this medicine
Speak to a pharmacist or doctor before taking if you are:
- Elderly, or a smoker
- Breastfeeding, pregnant, or trying to become pregnant
Storage Do not store above 25°C Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children. Use by the date on the end flap of the carton 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
- Seek advice before using if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding or suffer from allergies
Active ingredients
Ibuprofen
Ingredients
Active ingredients: Each 5ml of oral suspension contains Ibuprofen 100 mg. Also contains: maltitol liquid (E965), sodium citrate, sodium saccharin, sodium chloride
