Nurofen for Children 3m+ Orange is sugar free, with orange flavouring making it pleasant tasting for babies and children. This medicine contains ibuprofen which is a painkiller and anti-inflammatory. Nurofen for Children helps in relieving pain from such ailments as toothache, sore throats, earaches and general aches and pains. This medicine also reduces high temperatures and fevers.
Who can use?
This medicine can be used by children from the age of 3 months’ plus.
How to use?
Babies 3 months – 12 months and weighing over 5 kg take one 2.5ml dose 3 times in 24 hours
Children 1 year – 3 years take one 5ml dose 3 times in 24 hours
Children 4 years – 6 years take one 7.5ml dose 3 times in 24 hours
Children 7 years – 9 years take one 10ml dose 3 times in 24 hours
Children 10 years – 12 years take one 15ml dose 3 times in 24 hours.
Always leave at least 4 hours between each dose.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
If you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant, it is not recommended that you take this medication unless under the guidance of your doctor.
Common side effects.
May cause indigestion and heartburn. Taking this medication after food can help minimise this.
KEEP ALL MEDICINES OUT OF THE EACH OF CHILDREN.
READ THE PATIENT LEAFLET BEFORE TAKING THIS MEDICATION.