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Fast effective relief from pain and fever. Relief of cold and flu symptoms and fever after vaccination.
See details below, always read the label
See details below, always read the label
Suitable for:
Children 3 months to 12 years of age
Active ingredients:
Ibuprofen
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Product details
This Medicine is sold by BOOTS UK LIMITED at the professional discretion of a Boots pharmacist.
Please note that you must be in to sign for this delivery.
We need to ensure that this medicine is suitable for the person it is intended for. Therefore a Boots pharmacist may be required to contact you by phone to find out some additional information. If they are unable to speak to you when required your order may be delayed or the pharmacy medicine part of your order cancelled.
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For the fast, effective relief of mild to moderate pain such as teething pain, toothache, earache, sore throat, headaches and minor aches and sprains. It can also be used to relieve the symptoms of colds and flu and to reduce fever, including fever after vaccination at 3 months of age.
- With dosing syringe
- Colour free
- Sugar free
Ingredients
Active ingredients: Each 5ml of oral suspension contains Ibuprofen 100 mg.
Also contains: Maltitol liquid (E965), sodium citrate, sodium saccharin, sodium chloride. See Patient Information Leaflet for further information.
Suitable for
Children 3 months to 12 years of age
Age Restriction
You must be at least 16 years old to purchase this product
How to use
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer.
Check the cap seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not give the medicine.
It is important to shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use.
Always use the syringe supplied with the pack. The syringe can be used to measure 2.5 ml or 5 ml by drawing the liquid to the correct mark on the syringe.
Check the cap seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not give the medicine.
It is important to shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use.
Always use the syringe supplied with the pack. The syringe can be used to measure 2.5 ml or 5 ml by drawing the liquid to the correct mark on the syringe.
Give this medicine to your child to swallow.
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Age
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How much
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How often
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3 months up to 6 months weighing over 5 kg
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2.5 ml
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3 times in 24 hours. Do not use for more than 24 hours.
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6 months up to 1 year
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2.5ml
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3 to 4 times in 24 hours
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1 year up to 4 years
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5 ml
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3 times in 24 hours
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4 years up to 7 years
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7.5 ml
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3 times in 24 hours
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7 years up to 10 years
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10 ml
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3 times in 24 hours
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10 years up to 12 years
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15 ml
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3 times in 24 hours
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Doses should be given every 6-8 hours. Leave at least 4 hours between doses. Do not take more than the recommended dose in 24 hours.
Do not give to babies aged 3-6 months for more than 24 hours. If symptoms persist after 24 hours or worsen, consult your doctor.
Give the lowest amount for the shortest possible time to relieve the symptoms.
Do not give to babies aged 3-6 months for more than 24 hours. If symptoms persist after 24 hours or worsen, consult your doctor.
Give the lowest amount for the shortest possible time to relieve the symptoms.
For infants aged 3 to 6 months, if symptoms do not go away, talk to your doctor within 24 hours.
For a child of 6 months of age and over, if this medicinal product is required for more than 3 days, or symptoms worsen talk to your doctor.
Other uses
For fever relief after vaccination at 3 months of age for infants weighing more than 5kg: Give 2.5ml. Give a second 2.5 ml after 6 hours, if you need to. Don't give any more medicine after second 2.5 ml. See a doctor if fever continues.
Do not give to children under 3 months of age or babies weighing less than 5kg.
For short term use only.
For patients with sensitive stomachs the medicine can be taken with or after food.
Warning: Do not exceed the stated dose.
Directions for using the syringe:
1. Shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use.
2. Push the syringe firmly into the plug (hole) in the neck of the bottle.
Directions for using the syringe:
1. Shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use.
2. Push the syringe firmly into the plug (hole) in the neck of the bottle.
3. 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 (2.5 ml or 5 ml) on the syringe.
4. Turn the bottle the right way up, and then gently twist the syringe to remove from the bottle plug.
5. Place the end of the syringe into the child's mouth, normally to the side of the mouth between the gums and cheek. Press the plunger down to slowly and gently release the medicine.
6. If the table advises you to give more than 5 ml of the medicine, repeat steps 2 to 5 to give your child the correct amount of medicine
After use replace the cap on the top of the bottle tightly.
Store all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Wash the syringe in warm water and allow to dry.
If you need more advice ask your pharmacist
Hazards and Cautions
Do not give:
• If your child is under 3 months old, or weighs less than 5 kg
• If your child has a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding, or has had one twice or more in the past
• If your child is allergic to ibuprofen or any other ingredients in the product, aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines
• If your child has severe heart, kidney or liver failure
• If your child is taking aspirin with a daily dose above 75 mg, or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:
• If your child is under 3 months old, or weighs less than 5 kg
• If your child has a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding, or has had one twice or more in the past
• If your child is allergic to ibuprofen or any other ingredients in the product, aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines
• If your child has severe heart, kidney or liver failure
• If your child is taking aspirin with a daily dose above 75 mg, or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:
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If your child has, or has had asthma, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, a stroke, heart, liver, kidney or bowel problems, is dehydrated, has chicken pox
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If your child has connective tissue disorders such as SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)
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If you are an adult and: You are elderly, you smoke, you are breastfeeding, you are pregnant, or trying to become pregnant
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If your child is on a low salt (sodium) diet (this medicine contains 11mg of sodium per 5ml spoonful)
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If your child has a fructose intolerance. Maltitol may have a mild laxative effect.
Storage
Do not store above 25oC.
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Use by the date on the end flap of the carton
Precautions
This is a medicine;
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Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist
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Seek advice before using if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding or suffer from allergies.
Active ingredients
Ibuprofen
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