Nurofen For Children Strawberry 100mg/5ml - 100ml

What is Nurofen Baby?

Nurofen Baby – Key Information

• Active ingredient: Ibuprofen, which helps relieve pain, reduce inflammation and lower fever.
• Suitable for: Babies and children from 3 months old and weighing over 5 kg (11 lb).
• Can help relieve:
  • Teething and toothache
  • Minor muscular aches and pains
  • Sore throats
  • Cold and flu symptoms
  • Headaches
  • High temperature, including fever following immunisation

Before giving Nurofen Baby

• Do not give it alongside other NSAIDs, such as aspirin or naproxen.
• Do not give it if the child is taking more than 75 mg of aspirin per day.
• Speak to a doctor or pharmacist if your child is taking other medicines, including:
  • Ibuprofen or other NSAIDs
  • Low-dose aspirin
  • Diuretics
  • Anticoagulants
  • Medicines for high blood pressure
  • Lithium
  • Methotrexate
  • Zidovudine
  • Corticosteroids
  • Cardiac glycosides
  • Ciclosporin or tacrolimus
  • Quinolone antibiotics
  • Antiplatelet medicines
• Always read the patient information leaflet before use.

How to give Nurofen Baby

• Shake the bottle well before use.
• Push the dosing syringe firmly into the bottle opening.
• Turn the bottle upside down and pull the syringe plunger to the required dose.
• Turn the bottle upright and gently remove the syringe.
• Place the syringe into the child's mouth and slowly press the plunger.
• Replace the bottle cap after use.
• Wash the syringe with warm water and allow it to dry.

Dosage

• 3–6 months, over 5 kg: 2.5 ml, up to twice in 24 hours, with at least 6 hours between doses. Do not use for more than 24 hours without medical advice.
• 6–12 months: 2.5 ml, 3–4 times in 24 hours.
• 1–3 years: 5 ml, 3 times in 24 hours.
• 4–6 years: 7.5 ml, 3 times in 24 hours.
• 7–9 years: 10 ml, up to 3 times in 24 hours.
• Leave at least 4 hours between doses unless the product leaflet specifies otherwise.
• Do not use for more than 3 days without medical advice.
• If symptoms persist, worsen, or you are unsure about the correct dose, speak to a doctor or pharmacist.

Important: The exact dose can depend on the specific Nurofen Baby formulation and the child's age/weight, so check the bottle and leaflet before administering it.