Nurofen For Children Cold Fever&pain Orn

Uses / Instructions

Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet, or as your doctor or pharmacist told you.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Always shake the bottle thoroughly before use. To remove the cap, push it down and turn it anti-clockwise. There is a 5ml dosing syringe in the pack which should be used to give the medicine. Using the 5ml easy dosing syringe • Push the syringe firmly into the plug (hole) in the neck of the bottle. • To fill the syringe, turn the bottle upside down. Whilst holding the syringe in place, gently pull the plunger down drawing the medicine to the correct mark on the syringe.  • Turn the bottle the right way up, remove the syringe from the bottle plug by gently twisting the syringe. • Place the end of the syringe into the child’s mouth and gently press the plunger down to slowly and gently release the medicine. After use replace the bottle cap. Wash the syringe in warm water and allow to dry. Store out of the reach of children

How much medicine to give Nurofen for Children:

Babies and children 3 months and over Weighing more than 5kg,  One 2.5ml dose up to twice a day

• 3-6 months: (weighing more than 5kg) ONE 2.5ml dose up to 3 times  daily.
• Do not give to babies aged 3-6 months for more than 24 hours. If symptoms persist after 24 hoursor worsen, consult your doctor.
• 6-12 months: one 2.5ml dose 3-4 times within 24 hours.
• 1-3 years: one 5ml dose 3 times within 24 hours.
• 4-6 years: one 7.5ml dose 3 times within 24 hours.
• 7-9 years: one 10ml dose 3 times within 24 hours.
• 10 -12 years: One 15ml (5ml 5ml 5ml) dose 3 times in 24 hours.
• Doses should be given approximately every 6-8 hours with a minimum of 4 hours between each dose.
• DO NOT give to babies under 3 months or babies weighing less than 5kg

If you forget to give the medicine If you forget a dose, give the next dose when needed, provided that the last dose was taken at least 4 hours ago. Do not give a double dose. If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.