Nurofen for children works to reduce fever in just 15 minutes and lasts for up to 8 hours, so your child gets a good night's sleep. Nurofen For Children Orange Flavour tastes great, making it easier to give. It is also the only children’s ibuprofen medicine to come with an easy-dosing syringe in every bottle pack!

Nurofen for children is suitable for babies and children from 3 months (over 5kg) to 12 years.

It is sugar-free, colour-free and available in strawberry & orange flavour.

Active ingredient:

Ibuprofen 100mg/5ml Oral Suspension

Other Ingredients:

Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Sodium chloride, Sodium saccharin, Domiphen bromide, Purified water, Polysorbate 80, Maltitol syrup, Xanthan gum, Orange flavour, Glycerin.

Fever Caused by Immunisation:

Babies and children 3 months and over Weighing more than 5kg:

One 2.5ml dose if necessary give second 2.5ml dose 6hrs later.
Do not give more than 2 doses in a 24 period.
If the fever is not reduced, consult your doctor.

Fever, Pain and Symptoms of Cold and Flu:

• 3 months - 6 months 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, consult your doctor.

• 6 months - 12 months:

One 2.5ml dose 3 of 4 times in 24 hours.

• 1 year - 4 years:

One 5ml dose 3 times in 24 hours

• 4 years - 7 years:

One 7.5ml (5ml + 2.5ml) dose 3 times in 24 hours

• Over 7 years:

One 10ml (5ml + 5ml) dose 3 times in 24 hours

Doses should be given every 6 - 8 hours. Leave at least 4 hours between doses. For children above 6 months, if symptoms persist after 3 days, consult your doctor.

Do not exceed the stated dose

Do not give this product if your baby or child:

Is under 3 months old or weighs less than 5kg.

Has (or has had two or more episodes of) a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding.

Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before giving this product if baby or child:

Has or had asthma, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, a stroke, heart, liver, kidney or bowel problems

Is allergic to ibuprofen or any other ingredient of the product, aspirin or other related painkillers.

Is taking other NSAID painkillers, or aspirin with a daily dose above 75mg.

Has a fructose intolerance.

If you are an adult taking this product:

Speak to a pharmacist or your doctor before taking if you are:

Pregnant

Trying to get pregnant

Elderly

A smoker

Common ibuprofen side effects may include:

• upset stomach
• mild heartburn
• nausea, vomiting;
• bloating
• gas
• diarrhea
• constipation;
• dizziness
• headache
• nervousness;
• mild itching or rash
• ringing in your ears.