Nurofen for Children Six Plus is sugar free and colour free, with strawberry flavouring making it pleasant tasting for 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 6 years and over.
How to use?
Children 6 years – 9 years, weighing 20 – 30kg, take one 5ml dose 3 times in 24 hours
Children 9 years – 12 years, weighing 30 – 40kg, take one 7.5ml dose 3 times in 24 hours.
Dose should be given approximately every 6 – 8 hours. Do not sure more than the recommended doses in any 24 hour period.
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 (1 to 10 users in 100).
Heartburn, abdominal pain, feeling sick, being sick, flatulence (wind), diarrhoea or constipation. 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.