Nurofen for children
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Nurofen for Children is a brand of children's medicine, distributed by Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd. Nurofen for Children is suitable for babies and children from 3 months (over 5kg) to 12 years.
It is used for the fast and effective reduction of fever, including post immunisation pyrexia and the fast and effective relief of mild to moderate pain, such as a sore throat, teething pain, toothache, headache, minor aches and sprains.
Nurofen for Children is sugar free and colour free and comes in two flavours – strawberry and orange. It is available in bottle packs and in sachets. An easy dosing syringe is included in every bottle pack to aid accurate dosing.
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[edit] Nurofen for Children in a Bottle
Available in 100ml and 150ml bottles. Contains 100 mg of ibuprofen per 5ml dose.
| Age of Child | How Much | How often in 24 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 3-6 months (weighing more than 5kg) | 2.5ml | 3 times |
| 6-12 months | 2.5ml | 3-4 times |
| 1-3 years | 5ml | 3 times |
| 4-6 years | 7.5ml | 3 times |
| 7-9 years | 10ml | 3 times |
| 10-12 years | 15ml | 3 times |
[edit] Nurofen for Children Sachets
Available in boxes of 8 or 16 5ml sachets. Contains 100 mg of ibuprofen per sachet.
| Age of Child | How Much | How often in 24 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 3-6 months (weighing more than 5kg) | 2.5ml | 3 times |
| 6-12 months | 2.5ml | 3-4 times |
| 1-3 years | 5ml | 3 times |
| 4-6 years | 7.5ml | 3 times |
| 7-9 years | 10ml | 3 times |
| 10-12 years | 15ml | 3 times |
These doses should be given approximately every 6 to 8 hours, or with a minimum of 4 hours between each dose if required.
