I-PROFEN SUSP 100ML

Ibuprofen 100 mg/5 ml Oral Suspension (“Ibuprofen”) contains ibuprofen as the active ingredient. This belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Ibuprofen is given to children as a pain reliever for relief of mild to moderate muscular pain, headache, earache, sore throat, dental pain and backache. This medicine can also be used in minor injuries such as sprains and strains. It also reduces temperature in fever (e.g. post-immunisation fever), as well as other symptoms of cold and influenza.

Direction to Use:

DOSAGE:

Children (A spoon is provided to measure doses of 2.5 ml or 5 ml)
3 - 6 months (weighing over 5 kg) 2.5 ml 3 times a day
6 months – 1 year 2.5 ml 3 to 4 times a day
1 year – 4 years 5 ml 3 times a day
4 years – 7 years 7.5 ml 3 times a day
7 years – 12 years
Do not give to babies under 3 months 10 ml 3 times a day
Do not give for more than 24 hours.
Do not give to children aged 6months and older for more than 3

Side Effects

• Feeling dizzy or tired
• Flatulence, diarrhoea, constipation
• Headache - if this happens while you are taking this medicine it is important not to take any other medicines for pain to help with this.