Nurofen For Children 100mg Chewable Capsules Ibuprofen 7+ years 12 Capsules

• The capsule should be chewed and then swallowed. It can be taken with or without a drink, and with or just after food if your child has a sensitive stomach.
• 7 to 9 years: two capsules, up to three times in 24 hours.
• 10 to 12 years: three capsules, up to three times in 24 hours.
• Leave 6 to 8 hours between doses, and at least 6 hours as a minimum. Do not exceed the stated dose.
• Not for children under 7 years.

Safety information

Who should not use it

Do not give this medicine to a child who is allergic to ibuprofen, aspirin or any other anti-inflammatory painkiller (NSAID), or who has ever had wheezing, asthma, a runny nose, a rash or swelling after taking one; who has or has had a stomach ulcer, a perforation or bleeding in the stomach or gut; who has severe kidney, heart or liver problems; or who is already taking another ibuprofen product, aspirin or another anti-inflammatory. Not for children under 7 years. Do not give these capsules to a child with a peanut or soya allergy - they contain soya lecithin.

Warnings & precautions

Avoid ibuprofen while your child has chickenpox - it has been linked to rare but serious skin and soft-tissue complications, so use a paracetamol product instead and speak to your pharmacist. Take care if your child has asthma or allergies, as ibuprofen can bring on wheezing. If your child is dehydrated - not drinking, vomiting or has diarrhoea - there is a risk to the kidneys, so get them drinking or speak to your doctor before giving it. Give it with or just after food if your child has a sensitive stomach. Ibuprofen can mask the signs of an infection, so watch for symptoms that are not settling. Never give it alongside another ibuprofen or anti-inflammatory medicine. Talk to your doctor if your child is no better, or is getting worse, after 3 days. The capsules also contain sugars.

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

This is a medicine for children. If you are pregnant and looking for a painkiller for yourself, ibuprofen should not be used in the last three months of pregnancy - ask your pharmacist which product to use.

Possible side effects

The commonest are stomach complaints - heartburn, indigestion, feeling sick, being sick, tummy pain, diarrhoea or constipation. Stop giving it and get medical help straight away if your child vomits blood or passes black or bloodstained stools, develops a rash, blistering or peeling skin, starts wheezing or becomes short of breath, gets a stiff neck with a headache and fever, or bruises or bleeds unexpectedly.

Always read the label

This is a medicine. Always read the label and patient information leaflet before use. If symptoms persist, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Each soft capsule contains ibuprofen 100mg. Contains soya lecithin and sugars.

Nurofen For Children 100mg Chewable Capsules Ibuprofen 7+ years 12 Capsules Patient Information Leaflet