Nurofen for Children 3 Months+ Orange 100mg/5ml Oral Suspension 200ml
Orange ibuprofen 100mg/5ml liquid for fever and mild to moderate pain, including teething and earache. From 3 months (over 5kg) to 12 years.
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Nurofen for Children 3 Months+ Orange 100mg/5ml Oral Suspension 200ml
- Age 3 months+, Under 12 years
- ✗ Not in pregnancy
- ✓ OK when breastfeeding
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- What it’s for
- Fever / high temperature, cold & flu symptoms, teething, headache, sore throat, toothache, muscle, joint or back pain
- How to take it
- Up to 3 times in 24 h, at least 6 h apart: 3-12 months (over 5 kg) 2.5 ml; 1-3 yrs 5 ml; 4-6 yrs 7.5 ml; 7-9 yrs 10 ml; 10-12 yrs 15 ml.If you’re no better after 3 days, check with us or your GP.
- Important
- Not for babies under 3 months or under 5 kg; for babies 3-5 months get medical advice within 24 hours if symptoms continue, and for older children if needed for more than 3 days.
- Ask us first if
- You have: Asthma, Stomach ulcer or stomach bleeding (now or in the past), Heart disease, heart failure or irregular heartbeat
You take: Antidepressants, Blood pressure tablets or water tablets, Blood thinners (e.g. warfarin, apixaban, clopidogrel, low-dose aspirin) + 14 more in Detailed
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Nurofen for Children Orange is an ibuprofen liquid for babies from 3 months (over 5kg) and children up to 12 years, for the short-term relief of fever and mild to moderate pain.
- Relieves fever and pain from teething, toothache, earache, headache, sore throat, minor aches and sprains, and cold and flu symptoms
- Active ingredient: ibuprofen 100mg per 5ml
- For babies from 3 months (weighing over 5kg) and children up to 12 years
- 200ml bottle of orange-flavoured oral suspension with a two-ended measuring spoon (2.5ml and 5ml)
Summarised from the official product information and checked by our pharmacist
- Used for
- Fever / high temperature
- Cold & flu symptoms
- Teething
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Toothache
- Muscle, joint or back pain
- Who it's for
- Ages 3 months+, under 12 years
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Not suitableBreastfeeding: Suitable
- How to use
Shake the bottle well. Give by mouth up to 3 times in 24 hours, leaving at least 6 hours between doses. 3-6 months (5-7.6kg): 2.5ml. 6-12 months (7.7-9kg): 2.5ml. 1-3 years (10-16kg): 5ml. 4-6 years (17-20kg): 7.5ml. 7-9 years (21-30kg): 10ml. 10-12 years (31-40kg): 15ml. Do not give to babies under 3 months or weighing less than 5kg. For babies aged 3-5 months, get medical advice if symptoms get worse, or after no more than 24 hours if they continue. For children aged 6 months and over, see a doctor if it is needed for more than 3 days or if symptoms get worse.
- Speak to our pharmacist first if you have
- Asthma
- Stomach ulcer or stomach bleeding (now or in the past)
- Heart disease, heart failure or irregular heartbeat
- High blood pressure
- Previous stroke or mini-stroke
- Diabetes
- Kidney problems
- Liver problems
- Bleeding disorder or other blood condition
- Crohn's, colitis or other bowel disease
- Check with us if you take
- Antidepressants
- Blood pressure tablets or water tablets
- Blood thinners (e.g. warfarin, apixaban, clopidogrel, low-dose aspirin)
- Diabetes medicines
- Heart rhythm medicines (e.g. digoxin)
- HIV medicines
- Lithium or methotrexate
- Anti-inflammatory painkillers (e.g. ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac, aspirin)
- Steroid tablets
- Tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics (e.g. doxycycline, ciprofloxacin)
- Good to know
- Contains ibuprofen or another anti-inflammatory
- Short-term use only
- See a doctor or pharmacist if symptoms last more than 3 days
Important
Not for babies under 3 months or under 5 kg; for babies 3-5 months get medical advice within 24 hours if symptoms continue, and for older children if needed for more than 3 days.
- Do not give if the child is allergic to ibuprofen, has had a reaction (such as wheezing, runny nose, swelling or rash) to aspirin or another NSAID, has or has had a stomach ulcer or bleeding, has severe heart, liver or kidney failure, has hereditary fructose intolerance, or is taking another NSAID or aspirin.
- Ask your pharmacist first if the child has asthma, high blood pressure, heart, kidney, liver or bowel problems (including Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis), lupus, a bleeding disorder, diabetes, or is dehydrated. Avoid use if the child has chickenpox.
- Ask your pharmacist first if the child takes other medicines, including blood thinners, steroids, water tablets, blood pressure medicines, lithium, methotrexate, digoxin, diabetes medicines, ciclosporin, tacrolimus, zidovudine, SSRIs or quinolone antibiotics.
- Pregnancy: do not take in the last 3 months of pregnancy, and only in the first 6 months if a doctor advises it. Can be used while breastfeeding at the recommended dose for the shortest possible time.
- Contains maltitol (not suitable for hereditary fructose intolerance; may have a mild laxative effect), sodium (9mg per 5ml) and wheat starch (contains a very small amount of gluten).
- If symptoms persist, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
Always read the label and leaflet before use. Not sure if this is right for you? Our pharmacists are happy to help. Call 01 285 6350
Pharmacy medicine (HPRA licence PA0979/032/001). Licence holder: Reckitt Benckiser Ireland Ltd.
Always read the label and leaflet before use.
