Nurofen For Children  is available in the following flavours -

• Nurofen For Children Orange Flavour
• Nurofen For Children Strawberry Flavour

• Easy dosing syringe
• Colour free
• Sugar free
• Orange or Strawberry flavour

Nurofen For Children is specially formulated for babies and children from 6 months:

It is given by mouth to: provide fast effective and long lasting reduction in your child's temperature (including fever caused by immunisation)

• Teething
• Toothache
• Earache
• Sore throats
• Headache
• Minor aches
• Sprains

Nurofen For Children provides relief by changing the body's response to high temperature, pain and swelling.

Nurofen For Children contains the active ingredient Ibuprofen, which belongs to a group of medicines known  as non-steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It acts by targeting the source of fever and pain.

How to take Nurofen For Children:

Read the leaflet carefully before use

• Remove the cap (push it down and turn it anti-clockwise)

Using the 5ml easy dosing syringe:

• Push the syringe firmly into the plug (hole) in the neck of the bottle
• Shake the bottle well
• To fill the syringe, turn the bottle upside down. Whilst holding the syringe in place, gently pull the plunger down drawing the liquid to the correct mark on the syringe
• Turn the bottle the right way up and remove the syringe from the plug and bottle by gently twisting the syringe
• Place the end of the syringe into the child's mouth. Press the plunger slowly down to gently release the liquid

After use replace the cap. Wash the syringe in warm water and allow to dry, store out of the reach of children.

Fever caused by Immunisation:

• Only give this product to a baby under 3 months old if your doctor tells you to:
• Give 2.5ml. If necessary, give a further 2.5ml 6 hours later
• Do not give more than 5ml in 24 hours

• If the fever is not reduced, do not give a third dose - consult your doctor

This medicine is for short term use only.

• Do not give it to babies aged 3 to 6 months for more than 24 hours
• Do not give to children aged 6 months and older for more than 3 days
• Talk to your doctor promptly if your child's symptoms persist for longer than these times or if you are concerned

Babies 3-6 months weighing more than 5kg: Give 2.5ml three times in 24 hours

Babies 6-12 months: Give 2.5ml three to four times in 24 hours.

Children 1-3 years: Give 5ml three times in 24 hours

Children 4-6 years: Give 7.5ml (5ml+2.5ml) three times in 24 hours.

Children 7-9 years: Give 10ml three times in 24 hours.

Children 10-12 years: Give 15ml three times in 24 hours

• The doses should be given approximately every 6 to 8 hours, (or with a minimum of 4 hours between each dose if required)
• Do not exceed the stated dose

What to do if you give too much: If you accidentally give more than the recommended dose contact your doctor straight away

Your doctor may prescribe this medicine for other conditions. Follow his/her instructions on how often and how much to give your child.

Each 5ml of Nurofen for Children contains the active ingredient: Ibuprofen Ph Eur. 100mg

Nurofen for Children Orange also contains: Maltitol Syrup, Water, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Saccharin, Orange Flavour, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 80, Domiphen Bromide.

Nurofen for Children Strawberry also contains: Maltitol Liquid, Water, Glycerol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Saccharin, Strawberry Flavour, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 80, Domiphen Bromide.

Check before you give/take Nurofen for Children 

Do not give to babies or children who:

• Are under 3 months old or weigh less than 5kg
• Have or have ever had a stomach ulcer, or perforation or bleeding of the stomach
• Are allergic to any of the ingredients or to aspirin or to other painkillers
• Suffer from severe liver, kidney or heart problems
• Are taking other NSAID painkillers
• Have inherited  problems coping with fructose/ fruit sugar (hereditary fructose intolerance). This is because the body can make some fructose from the ingredient maltitol

Adults taking Nurofen for Children should be aware of these factors and additionally not take the product if you:

• Are taking other NSAID painkillers, or aspirin with a daily dose above 75mg
• Are in the last 3 months of pregnancy

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before giving Nurofen For Children to your child if they/you:

• Have asthma or have suffered from asthma
• Have kidney, heart or liver problems
• Have Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) — a condition to the immune system affecting connective tissue resulting in joint pains, skin changes and disorder of other organs
• If you are in the first 6 months of pregnancy or breast-feeding
  
  
• Are taking any regular medication, especially:
• If you are on low dose aspirin ( up to 75mg daily)
• Medicines for high blood pressure and water tablets (diuretics)
• Medicines for thinning the blood (anti-coagulants)
• Corticosteroids
• Methotrexate
• Lithium (used to treat depression)
• Zidovudine (an anti-viral drug)

Nurofen For Children belongs to a group of medicines which may impair fertility in women. This is reversible on stopping the medicine. It is unlikely that Nurofen For Children, used occasionally, will affect your chances of becoming pregnant. However, tell our doctor before taking this medicine if you have problems becoming pregnant.

Some people may react badly to certain ingredients, such as maltitol and glycerin (also known as glycerol). Maltitol may have a mild laxative effect, Glycerol may cause headache, stomach ache or diarrhoea.

Side Effects: Although side effects are uncommon, your child may get one of the known side effects of NSAIDs. If they do, or you have concerns, stop giving this medicine to our child and talk to your doctor as soon as possible. Elderly people using the product are at increased risk of developing problems associated with side effects.

• Disorders of the stomach and bowel including abdominal discomfort or pain, nausea, dyspepsia, diarrhoea, flatulence (wind), constipation, stomach ulcer, vomiting containing either blood or brown grit (like coffee grounds), black tarry stools, worsening of existing bowel diseases (ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease).
• Blood disorders resulting in unexplained or unusual bruising or bleeding, fever, sore throat, mouth ulcers, extreme pallor or weakness.
• Allergic reactions including worsening of asthma, unexplained wheezing or shortness of breath, swelling of the face and tongue, collapse. In addition, there may be skin reaction (including hives and itching): these can sometimes be severe with blistering and peeling of skin.
• Liver disorders that may be indicated by yellowing of the skin and eyes and/or pale stools and dark urine.
• Kidney disorders that may be indicated by passing less or more urine than normal, cloudy urine, blood in the urine, pain in the back and /or swelling (particularly of the legs).
• Nervous system disorders indicated by severe headaches, neck stiffness, disorientation, and light hurting the eyes.

If you experience any of these, or have any other unusual symptoms or concerns, stop taking the product immediately and see your doctor