Ibuprofen 100mg/5ml  Oral Suspension (100ml)

Ibuprofen Suspension is a liquid pain relief medicine for children, providing fast and effective relief from mild to moderate pain, including teething pain, toothache, sore throat, headaches, minor aches, and sprains. It also helps to reduce fever, including fever after vaccination from 3 months of age. Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, inflammation, and fever.

Active Ingredients

Ibuprofen 100mg/5ml

Other Ingredients

Sodium methylparahydroxybenzoate (E219), sodium propylparahydroxybenzoate (E217), citric acid anhydrous, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, (E211), dispersible cellulose, juicy orange flavour, polysorbate 80, liquid maltitol (E965), xanthan gum, purified water.

Shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use.

Fever Post Immunisation

Babies and children 3 months and over weighing more than 5kg:

• Give one 2.5ml (50mg) dose if necessary.
• Give a second 2.5ml (50mg) dose 6hrs later if needed.

Do not give more than two doses in a 24hr period.

Fever, Pain, and Symptoms of Colds and Flu

Babies and children 3 months and over weighing more than 5kg:

• Give one 2.5ml (50mg) dose three times a day.

Do not give more than three doses in a 24hr period.

6 – 12 months:

• Give one 2.5ml (50mg) dose three or four times a day.

1 – 3 years:

• Give one 5ml (100mg) dose three times a day.

4 – 6 years:

• Give one 7.5mg (150mg) dose three times a day.

7 – 9 years:

• Give one 10ml (200mg) dose three times a day.

Doses should be given once every 6-8hrs with at least 4hrs between doses. Do not take more than the recommended dose in a 24hr period. For oral use only.

Precautions

• Not suitable for children under 3 months old, or children weighing less than 5kg.
• Do not use if your child has stomach ulcers, NSAID-triggered asthma, or an allergy to ibuprofen.
• Seek medical advice if symptoms persist, worsen, or the child is dehydrated.
• Not suitable for relief of chicken pox.
• Use short-term only.

Storage

Store below 25°C.

Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.

Keep out of reach and sight of children.

Do not freeze.

Common side effects can include:

• Stomach pain or discomfort

• Nausea

• Indigestion

Uncommon or rare side effects can include:

• Skin rash or itching

• Wheezing or shortness of breath (especially in children with asthma)

• Allergic reactions such as swelling of the face, lips, or throat

• Stomach bleeding (may show as black stools or blood in vomit)

For more information, see the Patient Information Leaflet.

Including any side effects that are not listed in the patient information leaflet, you can speak to your doctor or pharmacist about. Also, side effects can be reported directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or by searching “MHRA Yellow Card” in the Google Store or Apple App Store. Reporting side effects helps improve the safety of this medicine for yourself and future customers.