NUROFEN FOR CHILDREN 200MG/5ML [SIN14958P]

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NUROFEN FOR CHILDREN 200MG/5ML

[SIN14958P]

WHAT IS IT FOR?
Nurofen for Children is suitable for children from 6 years old weighing more than 20kg, to be given orally.

Nurofen for Children is indicated for the reduction of fever (including that associated with immunization), and the relief of pain from teething, toothache, earache, sore throat, headache, minor aches and sprains. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine for other conditions; follow his/her instruction on how often and how much to give your child.

HOW SHOULD NUROFEN FOR CHILDREN BE GIVEN?
Shake the bottle well before measuring the dose.

For pain and fever: The daily dosage of Nurofen for Children Orange Sugar Free is 20–30mg/kg body weight in divided doses to be taken with or after food:
Children 6–9 years: 5.0ml may be taken three times daily in 24 hours.
Children 10–12 years: 7.5ml may be taken three times daily in 24 hours.

1 teaspoon = 5.0ml. Do not exceed the stated dose.

Doses should be given every 6–8 hours as necessary or with a minimum of 4 hours between each dose if recommended by doctor.

For short-term use only.
If the child’s symptoms persist for more than 3 days, consult your doctor.

If you are an adult taking this product, speak to your pharmacist or doctor before taking if:

• You are pregnant

• You are trying to get pregnant

• You are elderly

• You are a smoker

If symptoms persist for more than 3 days, consult your doctor.

CHECK BEFORE YOU TAKE THIS PRODUCT:
Nurofen for Children should not be given to your child if:

• They have had an allergic reaction to ibuprofen or any of the ingredients in the product

• They have previously had worsening of asthma, itchy, runny nose, allergic rash or hives in response to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

• They have or ever had a stomach ulcer

• They have or ever had upper gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation, after having NSAIDs