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Nurofen for children strawberry flavour oral suspension is a pain and fever relief medicine specially formulated for babies and children aged from 3 months to 9 years old. This liquid ibuprofen suspension contains 100mg ibuprofen and provides up to 8 hours of effective pain relief from a variety of conditions including teething pain, cold and flu symptoms, and post-immunisation fever. Contains ibuprofen and is suitable for children over the age of 3 months old.
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common side effects of Nurofen (ibuprofen) in children are mild and go away on their own. They can include:Stomach upsetNauseaVomitingDiarrheaSkin rashHeadacheIf your child experiences any of these side effects, stop giving them Nurofen and talk to your doctor.In rare cases, Nurofen can cause more serious side effects, such as:Liver damageKidney damageAllergic reactionIf your child experiences any of these side effects, seek medical attention immediately.You can also contact the Pharmacy Online team to discuss any concerns you may have about this medicine.How will Nurofen for kids help? Nurofen for Kids can help to relieve a variety of conditions in children, including:Teething painToothacheHeadacheCold and flu symptomsFeverPost-immunisation feverWhat are the ingredients in this medicine?The ingredients in
Nurofen for Kids can help to relieve a variety of conditions in children, including:
Teething pain
Toothache
Headache
Cold and flu symptoms
Fever
Post-immunisation fever
The ingredients in Nurofen for Kids Oral Suspension 3 months to 9 years Strawberry 100mg 5ml 100ml are:
Active ingredient: Ibuprofen 100mg/5ml
Other ingredients: Maltitol liquid (E965), xanthan gum (E415), sodium methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E219), sodium propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E217), citric acid (E330), sucralose (E955), strawberry flavour, purified water
Nurofen for Children can be given with or without food. To give Nurofen for Children, shake the bottle well and measure the dose accurately using the syringe provided. Give the medication to your child by mouth.
Fever caused by immunisation:
Babies and children 3 months and over, weighing more than 5kg: One 2.5ml dose. If necessary, give a second 2.5ml dose 6hrs later.
Do not give more than 2 doses in a 24 hour period. If the fever is not reduced, consult your doctor.
Fever, pain and symptoms of cold and flu:
3 – 6 months and weighing over 5kg: One 2.5ml dose 3 times a day.
Do not use for more than 24 hours. If symptoms persist after 24 hours or worsen, consult your doctor.
6 – 12 months: One 2.5ml dose 3 or 4 times in 24 hrs
1 – 3 years: One 5ml dose 3 times in 24 hrs
4 – 6 years: One 7.5ml (5ml + 2.5ml) dose 3 times in 24 hrs
7 – 9 years: One 10ml (5ml + 5ml) dose 3 times in 24 hrs
Doses should be given every 6 – 8 hours. Leave at least 4 hours between doses. Do not take more than the recommended dose in 24 hours. For children above 6 months, if symptoms persist after 3 days or worsen, consult your doctor.
You should not give Nurofen to a child if:
They are under 3 months of age or weighing less than 5kg
They are allergic to ibuprofen or any other ingredient of the product, aspirin or other related painkillers
They have (or have had two or more episodes of) a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding, or a history of stomach ulcers.
They have severe asthma.
They have severe liver or kidney disease.
They are dehydrated.
They are taking other NSAID painkillers or aspirin with a daily dose above 75mg (unless directed by a doctor).
They have a fructose intolerance
You should also use Nurofen with caution in children who have:
Mild to moderate asthma
Hay fever
Eczema
Heart disease
High cholesterol
Liver, kidney or bowel problems
High blood pressure
Stroke
Diabetes
Chicken pox
If your child has any of these conditions, be sure to talk to your doctor before giving them Nurofen.
No, Nurofen for Kids is not paracetamol. Nurofen for Kids contains ibuprofen. Both Nurofen for Kids and paracetamol are safe and effective pain relievers for children. However, they have different mechanisms of action and side effect profiles.
It is important to choose the right pain reliever for your child based on their individual needs and any other medical conditions they may have.
Whether Nurofen is stronger than paracetamol depends on the condition being treated. For fever, Nurofen is generally considered to be more effective than paracetamol. However, for pain, both Nurofen and paracetamol are equally effective.
If you are unsure which pain reliever is right for your child, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
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