Nurofen for Children 5-12 Years 200mL Oral Suspension – Strawberry Flavour

Nurofen for Children 5-12 Years Oral Suspension – Strawberry Flavour

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.

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).

• 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

Ingredients

Actives:
Ibuprofen 200mg/5mL

Contains sodium chloride and sodium saccharin.
30mL (maximum daily dose) contains 13g of maltitol.
Products containing maltitol may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea.

Warnings

Keep out of reach of children:
Always read the label. Use only as directed.
If symptoms persist consult your healthcare professional.
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.
Check the child resistant cap mechanism is engaged after use by tightening the cap until cap clicks when opening is attempted.

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.

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

Stop use and see your doctor immediately if:

• you have an allergic reaction
• you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy