Nurofen for Children is a specially formulated oral suspension for babies and children from 3 months designed to relieve pain and reduce fever.
Reduces high temperature and soothes pain due to:
- Teething
- Toothache
- Earache
- Sore throat
- Headache
- Cold & flu symptoms
- Minor aches
- Minor sprains
Contains
- Each 5ml of suspension contains 100mg Ibuprofen.
- Also contains: Purified water, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Saccharin, Strawberry Flavour, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 80, Domiphen Bromide, Maltitol Syrup
- Colour free
- Sugar free
- Strawberry flavour
See leaflet for further information
Directions
- Read the carton and leaflet carefully before use only give this product to a baby under 3 months old if your doctor tells you to.
- Shake the bottle well before measuring the dose.
- A two-ended measuring spoon (2.5ml and 5m) is provided to ensure accuracy.
Dosage: Do not give more frequently than listed below.
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Age:
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Dosage:
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Frequency:
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Babies 3-6 months
(weighing over 5kg)
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One 2.5ml spoonful
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3 times in 24 hours
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Babies 6-12 months
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One 2.5 spoonful
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3 times in 24 hours
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Children 1-3 years
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One 5ml spoonful
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3 times in 24 hours
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Children 4-6 years
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Three 2.5ml spoonfuls (7.5ml)
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3 times in 24 hours
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Children 7-9 years
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Two 5ml spoonfuls (10mls)
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3 times in 24 hours
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Children 10-12 years
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Three 5ml spoonfuls (15mls)
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3 times in 24 hours
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If your child’s symptoms persist for more than 3 days or your child experiences any other symptoms unrelated to the original condition, discontinue treatment immediately and consult your doctor.
Do not give to Babies or Children Who:
- Are under 3 months old or weigh less than 5kg
- Have or have had stomach ulcers or other serious stomach disorders
- Suffer a worsening of asthma due to aspirin or other similar medicine
- Are sensitive to any of the ingredients
If your child’s symptoms persist for more than 3 days (2 days in the case of a child under two years of age with a fever) or your child experiences any other symptoms unrelated to the original condition, discontinue treatment immediately and consult your doctor.
Consult your doctor before use if your child:
- Suffers from asthma
- Is allergic to aspirin
- Is receiving any other pain relievers
- Is receiving any other regular treatment
- A baby under 12 months of age has a fever over 39oC
Adults considering taking this product should also be aware of these factors. Pregnant women and elderly should obtain medical advice before use.
Warning
- Do not exceed the stated dose
- Keep all medicine out of the reach and sight of children.
Always read the packaging and enclosed information leaflet carefully before use.
Please Note
This item is a medicine and for safety reasons, our McCabes Pharmacist will review this purchase before dispatch.
To allow our pharmacist to ensure it is appropriate for you to take this medicine we will ask you to complete a form with a few simple questions. Please complete as fully as possible to ensure no delay in dispatch. This is because we take safety seriously and wish to ensure that all medicines we sell are suitable for the person it is intended for. If our pharmacist has any concerns they will contact you by phone to find out some additional information to ensure this product is appropriate for you.
If they are unable to speak to you when required, your order may be delayed or the pharmacy medicine part of your order cancelled.
We can only sell one product of this medicine per transaction. Should you have reason to require more, please call +353 1 8074706 (weekdays 10 am - 3 pm) or email website@mccabespharmacy.com and we will have a pharmacist call you as soon as possible.
