Nurofen For Children Orange – 100ml

What is Nurofen for Children?
Nurofen for Children is a liquid medicine that can help to ease pain and fever in children. Suitable for children aged between 3 months and 9 years old, Nurofen for Children is available in delicious orange and strawberry flavours and comes with an easy-dosing syringe in every pack. The perfect pain relief medicine for children.
 
What kinds of symptoms can this product be used for?
Nurofen for Children is a popular remedy that many parents use to ease the pain in their little ones. Some of the most common reasons why parents give their children this product include:
Teething pain
A toothache
Muscular Aches
Sprains
A sore throat
Symptoms of cold and flu
Headaches
Fever
Post-immunisation fever
 
How will this product reduce my child’s pain and fever?
Nurofen for Children contains the active ingredient ibuprofen, a popular painkiller that can be used to ease the pain in both adults and children. Ibuprofen is part of a group of drugs known as NSAIDs, which stands for Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs. This means that ibuprofen is a painkiller that can also help to reduce inflammation and swelling and bring down fever or high temperatures.
 
Can I give this medicine to my child if they’re taking any other medication?
If your child is taking any other medication, you should speak to your doctor or pharmacist before giving them Nurofen. This especially applies to:
Other NSAIDs, e.g. aspirin, naproxen
More than 75mg of aspirin a day
Diuretics, which are used to help you pass water
Anticoagulants, also known as blood thinners, e.g. warfarin
Medicines for high blood pressure, e.g. captopril, atenolol, losartan
Lithium, which is used for mood disorders
Methotrexate, which is used for psoriasis, arthritis, and types of cancer
Zidovudine, which is used for HIV
Corticosteroids, which are anti-inflammatory drugs
Cardiac glycosides, which are used for heart problems
Ciclosporin or tacrolimus, which are used to prevent organ rejection after transplant
Mifepristone, which is used to terminate pregnancy
Quinolone antibiotics, which are used to treat infections
Antiplatelet drugs, e.g. dipyridamole, clopidogrel
 
Can adults take this medicine?
This medication is designed for children between the ages of 3 months and 12 years, but it can be taken by adults too. However, there are pain relief medications which are much more suitable for adults available, so adults should only take this product if they are advised to do so by their doctor or pharmacist. If you are given the go ahead to take this medicine, make sure to read the patient information leaflet included carefully, as it contains extra warnings that adults will need to keep in mind.
 
How to give this product to your child
Before using this product, shake the bottle well. Push the easy-dosing syringe into the plug in the neck of the bottle. Turn the bottle and syringe upside down, holding the syringe firmly in place. Gently pull down the plunger on the syringe to draw out enough Nurofen for Children medicine to fill the syringe to the correct amount that you need. Turn the bottle the right way up and remove the syringe from the plug. Use the syringe to slowly and gently release the medicine into your child’s mouth, aiming between the cheek and gums and pausing to let your child swallow the medicine if needed.
 
How much of this medicine should I give to my child?
The amount of Nurofen you should give to your child will differ according to their age and what you’re using this remedy for. 
Fever caused by immunisation
Age
Dose
Babies and children aged 3 months and over, weighing more than 5KG
One 2.5ml dose up to twice a day
If necessary, the second dose should be given 6 hours after the first dose.
Do not give more than 2 doses in a 24-hour period
Do not give to a child under 3 months of age, unless advised to do so by your doctor
 
Fever, pain and symptoms of Cold and Flu
Age
Dose
Babies and children aged 3 months and over, weighing more than 5KG
One 2.5ml dose 3 times a day.
DO NOT USE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS
Do not give to babies aged 3-6 months for more than 24 hours. If symptoms persist after 24 hours or worsen, consult your doctor.
6 months-12 months
One 2.5ml dose 3 or 5 times in 24 hours
1 year – 3 years
One 5m dose 3 times in 24 hours
4 years – 6 years
One 7.5ml (5ml + 2.5ml) dose 3 times in 24 hours
7 years-9 years
One 15ml (5ml+5ml+5ml) dose 3 times in 24 hours
10 years-12 years
One 15ml dose (5ml + 5ml +5ml) dose 3 times in 24 hours
Doses should be given every 6-8 hours.
Leave at least 4 hours between doses.
Do not take more than the recommended dose in 24 hours.
For Short-term use only
Do not give to children…