PharmacyChoice Children’s Ibuprofen Suspension 3 Months - 5 Years 200 mL

Description

For the temporary relief of pain and fever in babies and children from 6 months.

• Suitable age: 6 months to 12 years

• One dose lasts up to 8 hours   

• Orange flavor

• Dosage measure provided

Directions For Use

Shake bottle well before use.
Use the medicine measure provided to accurately measure the dose.

Children weighing over 41 kg should be dosed at 5-10 mg/kg per dose up to maximum single dose of 400 mg = 20mL, with a maximum total dose of 1200 mg = 50 mL in 24 hours.

Repeat dose every 6 to 8 hours as necessary. Do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours. If symptoms persist for more than 3 days or if fever becomes worse, consult a doctor.

This product is better tolerated with food or milk.

Seek medical advice before giving to children 6-12 months.

Ingredients

Ibuprofen 100mg/5mL

Warnings

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before use of the medicine in children suffering from dehydration through diarrhoea and/or vomiting.

Do not use:

• In infants under 6 months of age
• If trying to become pregnant, or during the first 6 months of pregnancy, except on doctor's advice. Do not use at all during the last 3 months of pregnancy.
• If your child has a stomach ulcer, impaired kidney function or heart failure.
• If your child is allergic to ibuprofen or other anti-inflammatory medicines. If you get an allergic reaction, stop taking and see your doctor immediately.

Except on the advice of a doctor, do not use:

• If your child has asthma.
• For more than a few days at a time. Do not exceed the recommended dose. Excessive use can be harmful and increase the risk of heart attack, stroke or liver damage.
• With products containing ibuprofen, aspirin or other anti-inflammatory medicines or with medicines your child is taking regularly.