Overview
Nurofen for Children 5-12 Years is a concentrated formula providing effective pain & fast fever relief for your growing child.
Since 1999, Australian parents have trusted Nurofen for Children to help their kids with pain and fever as they grow up. Nurofen for Children starts providing effective relief from fever in just 15 minutes and lasts up to 8 hours*. It contains ibuprofen to effectively relieve common childhood pains such as:
• Cold and flu sumptoms
• Teething pain & toothaches
• Earaches
• Sore throats
• Headaches
• Minor aches, sprains and strains
The concentrated formula means easier, lower-volume dosing and every bottle comes with an easy-to-use dosing syringe. It’s also sugar free and colour free, and comes in strawberry and orange flavours.
*Pelen Fet al. Ann Pediatr 1998; 45(10): 719-28, Autrect-Leca E et al. Cutt Med Res Opin 2007; 23(9): 2205-11.
For the temporary relief of pain and fever. This medicine may not be right for you. Read the label before purchase. Follow the directions for use. Incorrect use could be harmful. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.
Up to 8 hour fever relief for your child and can be taken on empty tummies
Suitable for children 3 months to 12 years. Read and retain the carton.
AUST R NUMBER:AUST R 167735
Ingredients
ibuprofen 200mg/5mL
CONTAINS:Contains sodium chloride, sodium saccharin and wheat starch. Sugar-free. Colour-free. Contains no aspirin, alcohol or aspartame. 30mL (maximum daily dose) contains 13.0g maltitol. Products containing maltitol may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea.
INGREDIENTS:citric acid monohydrate, domiphen bromide, glycerol, maltitol solution, polysorbate 80, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium chloride, sodium citrate dihydrate, Flavour, xanthan gum
Instructions
DIRECTIONS:Shake the bottle well and use the syringe provided to measure the dose accurately. Push the syringe firmly into the neck of the bottle. Turn the bottle upside down and gently pull the plunger down, drawing the liquid into the syringe. Turn the bottle right way up and gently twist the syringe to remove. To dose your child, press the plunger slowly down to gently release the liquid. After use replace the cap and wash the separated syringe parts in warm water and allow to dry (do not boil).
USAGE ADVICE:Shake the bottle well and use the syringe provided to measure the dose accurately. Push the syringe firmly into the neck of the bottle. Turn the bottle upside down and gently pull the plunger down, drawing the liquid into the syringe. Turn the bottle right way up and gently twist the syringe to remove. To dose your child, press the plunger slowly down to gently release the liquid. After use replace the cap and wash the separated syringe parts in warm water and allow to dry (do not boil).
Storage
Store below 25 degrees Celsius. Keep out of reach of children.
STORAGE TEMPERATURE: Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Safety
PRODUCT WARNINGS:Not for use in babies under 3 months of age. Do not exceed the recommended dose. Excessive use can be harmful and increase the risk of heart attack, stroke or liver damage. If your child's symptoms worsen or persist consult your doctor. Do not give more than 3 doses in 24 hours.
Do not use if you or your child has a stomach ulcer, or other stomach disorders, kidney, liver or heart problems, allergic to ibuprofen, aspirin or other anti-inflammatory medicines. Stop use and see your doctor immediately if you have an allergic reaction, you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy
CAUTION: Unless a doctor has told you to, do not use if taking other medicines containing ibuprofen or other anti- inflammatory medicines or other medications, if you child is under 12 months of age, for more than 3 days at a time, if you or your child have asthma, if you are trying to become pregnant or during the first 6 months of pregnancy, in children suffering from chickenpox (varicella), in children suffering from dehydration through diarrhoea and/or vomiting, if you are aged 65 years or over.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Incorrect use could be harmful.
