NUROFEN FOR CHILDREN 3 MONTHS TO 9 YEARS STRAWBERRY FLAVOR
is an oral ibuprofen suspension for babies and children aged from 3 months to 9
years.
Reduces temperature (including fever caused by immunisation)
Relieves symptoms of cold and flu
For the relief of mild to moderate pain such as:
teething
toothache
sore throat
headache
minor aches
sprains
Suitable for
For
babies and children 3 months and over weighing more than 5kg, to 9 years.
Age
Restriction
You must be at least 16 years old to purchase this product.
How
to use
Please
read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
DIRECTIONS
For oral and short-term use only. Shake the bottle well before use.
Use the syringe inside to measure the dose accurately.
NOT SUITABLE for children under 3 months of age or weighing less than 5kg.
FEVER CAUSED BY IMMUNISATION:
Babies and children 3 months and over Weighing more than 5kg - One 2.5ml
dose 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:
Do not use for more than 24 hours. If symptoms persist after 24 hours or
worsen, consult your doctor.
Age
|
Dose
|
3 - 6 months
|
2.5 ml 3 times a day
|
6 – 12 months
|
2.5 ml 3-4 times a day
|
1 - 3 years
|
5 ml 3 times a day
|
4 - 6 years
|
7.5 ml 3 times a day
|
7 - 9 years
|
10 ml 3 times a day
|
WARNING: Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to.
Hazards
and Cautions
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.
Medical advice is required before taking this medicine in case
of the following conditions:
·
pregnancy
·
trying to get pregnant
·
being elderly
·
being a smoker
KEEP
ALL MEDICINES OUT OF THE SIGHT AND REACH OF CHILDREN