General Information

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.
Suitable For: Suitable for children 3 months to 12 years

Boxed Contents: 1x Bottle Oral Suspension, 1x Dosing Syringe

Size: 200mL

KEY FEATURES

• Starts to work on fever in 15 minutes and lasts up to 8 hours
• Effective pain relief from cold & flu symptoms
• Sugar-free formulation
• Contains ibuprofen
• Available in 100ml, 150ml and 200ml sizes
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 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

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 your 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"

CAUTION

"Pharmacy medicine. Keep out of reach of children.
Use only if cap seal is intact at first opening. Check the child resistant cap mechanism is engaged after use by tightening cap until cap clicks when opening is attempted."

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Suitable for children 3 months to 12 years. Read and retain the carton.
Ingredients
Active Ingredients: Ibuprofen 200mg/5mL oral suspension

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.

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

Read dosage instructions carefully before use.

Age*:
• 3-6 months (average weight 6?8kg), dose: 1.5?2.0mL
• 6-12 months (average weight 8?10kg), dose: 2.0?2.5mL
• 1-3 years (average weight 10?14kg), dose: 2.5?3.5mL
• 3-5 years (average weight 14?18kg), dose: 3.5?4.5mL
• 5-7 years (average weight 18?22kg), dose: 4.5?5.5mL
• 7-9 years (average weight 22?28kg), dose: 5.5?7.0mL
• 9-12 years (average weight 28?40kg), dose: 7.0?10mL

Repeat dose every 6?8 hours as necessary (max 3 doses in 24 hours).

*Do not give to babies under 3 months. Seek medical advice before giving to children under 12 months. Do not exceed the stated dose. For short-term use only. If your child's symptoms persist for more than 48 hours consult your doctor. Children should take plenty of fluids. Do not use if the cap seal is not intact on first opening of the bottle.

Maximum Dose in 24 Hours: Maximum 3 doses.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

Store below 25°C.
Storage Temperature: Store below 25°C.