Fennings Ibuprofen for Children 100mg/5ml Oral Suspension Strawberry Flavour 100ml
Fennings Ibuprofen for Children 100mg/5ml Oral Suspension Strawberry Flavour 100ml
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Description
Fennings Ibuprofen for Children 100mg/5ml Oral Suspension Strawberry Flavour 100ml offers comfort for children dealing with pain or fever. Parents often rely on it for teething, sore throats, high temps, headaches, and toothache. It works fast and brings comfort when little ones are unwell. The mix is free from sugar and colour, which suits kids who may be picky. Since ibuprofen is known to ease pain and reduce fever in young ones, many families find it useful. The strawberry taste makes giving a dose simpler, whether at home or out.
Key Features:
- Fast Relief: Brings down fever and pain in as little as 15 minutes.
- Child-Friendly Formula: No sugar, no colour, and a flavour kids like.
- Multi-Symptom Solution: Soothes sore throat, teething, headache, earache, dental pain, and muscle strain.
- Accurate Dosing: Comes with spoon or syringe to help give the right amount.
- Trusted Medicine: Can be used from 3 months old if over 5kg and taken as advised.
- Long Lasting: Offers relief for up to 8 hours after a single dose.
What symptoms can Fennings Ibuprofen for Children be used for?
Fennings Ibuprofen for Children helps ease common childhood aches—such as sore throat, headache, teething pain, earache, dental pain, muscle aches, or high temps from colds or bugs. It lowers pain and fever so your child can rest and bounce back.
Is it suitable for infants?
Yes, it suits babies from 3 months who weigh over 5kg. Check the dose guide and ask a doctor if you're unsure—especially for younger babies or if they have health needs.
Can I give Fennings Ibuprofen for Children alongside food or milk?
Yes, you may give it with milk or food to help avoid upset tummies, though it still works well on an empty stomach.
Can Fennings Ibuprofen for Children be used during teething?
Yes. Many parents give this medicine to ease sore gums and pain caused by teething. It brings comfort and helps babies settle better.
Ingredients
Active ingredient (per 5 ml): Ibuprofen 100 mg
Usage and Instructions
Shake the bottle well before use. Use the double-ended spoon provided:
- Small end: 2.5 ml
- Large end: 5 ml
Only use for children over 3 months and over 5 kg in weight.
General dosing guidance (every 6 to 8 hours, if needed):
Age Range | Dose | Frequency |
---|---|---|
3–6 months (5 kg+) | 2.5 ml | Up to 3 times daily |
6–12 months | 2.5 ml | 3 to 4 times daily |
1–4 years | 5 ml | 3 times daily |
4–7 years | 7.5 ml | 3 times daily |
7–12 years | 10 ml | 3 times daily |
Post-immunisation fever (infants):
- 2.5 ml, then another 2.5 ml after 6 hours if needed
- No more than 2 doses in 24 hours
Important:
- Do not exceed the recommended dose
- Allow at least 4 hours between doses
- Use for the shortest time needed
- For under 6-month-olds, do not use for more than 24 hours without medical advice
- For 6-month-olds and older, consult a doctor if symptoms last more than 3 days
If a dose is missed, give it as soon as remembered, unless it's nearly time for the next dose. Never double up doses.
If too much is given, contact a doctor or hospital straight away and take the medicine bottle with you.
Warnings
Do NOT give this medicine if your child:
- Is allergic to ibuprofen or other listed ingredients
- Has had allergic reactions to aspirin or other NSAIDs
- Has or has had a stomach ulcer, bleeding, or perforation
- Has kidney, heart, or liver problems
- Is under 3 months old or weighs under 5 kg
- Has inherited sugar intolerance
Speak to a doctor before giving if your child:
- Has asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, or lupus
- Has chickenpox or another infection
- Has kidney or liver issues
- Is dehydrated
Adults taking this product:
- Do not take with high-dose aspirin (over 75 mg/day)
- Avoid during pregnancy, especially in the last 3 months
- May affect fertility—discuss with a doctor if trying for a baby
Interactions: Talk to a doctor before use if your child is taking:
- Other NSAIDs or ibuprofen products
- Diuretics or blood pressure medicine
- Anticoagulants (e.g. warfarin)
- Methotrexate, lithium, SSRIs
- Steroids, cardiac glycosides, antibiotics
- Ciclosporin, tacrolimus, mifepristone
- Ginkgo biloba or other herbal medicines
Alcohol warning (for adults): Avoid alcohol, as it can increase side effects like dizziness or stomach issues.
Side Effects
Stop using and seek medical help immediately if your child shows signs of:
- Allergic reaction: rash, breathing issues, facial swelling
- Vomiting blood, black stools, or stomach pain
- Severe skin reactions (e.g. Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
- Jaundice, vision or hearing changes, hallucinations
- Chest pain or signs of heart problems
Common side effects (up to 1 in 10):
- Dizziness, tiredness
- Headache, diarrhoea, constipation, flatulence
Uncommon (up to 1 in 100):
- Drowsiness, anxiety, insomnia
- Ringing in ears, vertigo
- Ulcers or inflammation in the stomach
- Skin sensitivity to light
Rare or very rare (up to 1 in 1,000 or less):
- Depression, confusion, liver or kidney issues, pancreatitis
Unknown frequency:
- Rash with blisters, very low potassium, renal tubular acidosis
Report side effects to the MHRA via the Yellow Card Scheme: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard