Description
Contents
Ibuprofen.
Indications/Uses
For the relief of fever eg, fever associated with cold and flu and pain eg, pain from teething and toothache, earache, sore throats, headache and minor aches and sprains. Also for the relief of inflammation of muscles and joints.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Nurofen for Children is a special formulation for babies and children from 6 months, to be given orally.
The daily dosage of Nurofen for Children is 20-40 mg/kg body weight in divided doses. It is recommended that children weighing <30 kg should not take >5-level tsp (500 mg) within 24 hrs.
Post-Immunization: Children 10-12 years: 15 mL; 7-9 years: 10 mL; 4-6 years: 7.5 mL; 1-3 years: 5 mL. All doses to be taken 3 times daily. Babies 6-12 months: 2.5 mL 3-4 times daily.
Nurofen for Children may be given to a baby 3 to <6 months weighing more than 5 kg on the advice of a doctor. Initial dose of 2.5 mL followed by a further 2.5 mL 6 hrs later, if necessary. No more than 5 mL in 24 hrs.
The daily dosage of Nurofen for Children is 20-40 mg/kg body weight in divided doses. It is recommended that children weighing <30 kg should not take >5-level tsp (500 mg) within 24 hrs.
Post-Immunization: Children 10-12 years: 15 mL; 7-9 years: 10 mL; 4-6 years: 7.5 mL; 1-3 years: 5 mL. All doses to be taken 3 times daily. Babies 6-12 months: 2.5 mL 3-4 times daily.
Nurofen for Children may be given to a baby 3 to <6 months weighing more than 5 kg on the advice of a doctor. Initial dose of 2.5 mL followed by a further 2.5 mL 6 hrs later, if necessary. No more than 5 mL in 24 hrs.
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