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The active ingredient in Nurofen for Children is a simple pain reliever – ibuprofen – which is used for mild to moderate pain, inflammation and fever. It is important to use it with caution, so you should strictly follow the rules of its dosage and read the attached leaflet.
What is Nurofen for children used for?
The drug contains doses of ibuprofen appropriate for children. It can be given to toddlers in the case of:
- mild to moderate pain (headache, toothache, throat, earache, teething pain, sprains and joint strains);
- the occurrence of an unwanted high temperature (fever);
- general cold and flu discomfort or vaccinations.
How does Nurofen for Children work?
The preparation contains ibuprofen, which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Such drugs block the production of prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are produced in response to injuries and certain diseases. They cause pain, fever and inflammation. By blocking their production, ibuprofen helps to reduce pain and inflammation. It also lowers the excessively high body temperature associated with the onset of inflammation.
The right form of Nurofen for children – suppositories, suspensions or tablets?
Various formulas are suitable for children of different ages. Make sure you are using the correct formulation and dosage. For children from 3 months of age, there are suppositories and oral suspension with strawberry or orange flavor. From the age of 6, children can take tablets – preferably give them with or after a meal and wash it down with a glass of water. A character loved by older kids are fruit chewable capsules – from the age of 7.
Always follow the instructions on the product packaging. The dosage is different for the different forms of the product, it also depends on the age of the child.
Nurofen for children – suspension from 3 months of age
Each dose of suspension should be measured using a measuring cup or oral syringe. A regular spoon should not be used for this as the method is not accurate and may result in the child receiving too little or too much medicine.
Nurofen for Children oral suspension should be shaken before measuring the dose and giving it to your child.
Nurofen for children – suppositories from 3 months of age
If, for example, due to vomiting, your toddler cannot take the medicine by mouth, rectal suppositories are the right solution.
If the drug is used in babies under six months of age, medical advice should be sought after 24 hours of use, if alarming symptoms persist.
Nurofen for children – tablets from the age of 6
Nurofen film-coated tablets for children should be taken with a glass of water. Taking the drug immediately after or with a meal significantly reduces the risk of adverse reactions from the digestive system.
Nurofen for children – chewable capsules from 7 years of age
This form of the drug must be chewed thoroughly before swallowing. Nurofen for Children should not be chewed for more than three days continuously. If the symptoms persist – a visit to the doctor is necessary.
Nurofen for children – every how many hours?
Suppositories:
- The maximum dose of suppositories for children between 3 and 9 months of age is also 3 in 24 hours (once every 8 hours).
- For children between 9 months and 2 years of age, the maximum dose of suppositories is 4 a day (once every 6 hours).
Oral suspension:
- For babies under 5 months of age, 1,25 ml of the oral suspension can be administered up to 3 times a day, i.e. every 8 hours.
- Babies between 6 and 11 months of age can take up to 4 doses of 1,25 ml of suspension – one every 6 hours.
- Between the ages of 1 and 3, you can give your child 2,5 ml of the oral suspension every 8 hours (3 times a day).
- 4- and 5-year-olds can take 3,75 ml of this preparation 3 times a day (every 8 hours). The maximum dose for younger school children (6-9 years old) is 5 ml of the drug in suspension every 8 hours (3 times a day).
- Older children (between 10 and 12 years old) can be given 7,5 ml doses of the suspension 3 times a day (every 8 hours).
Pills:
- Between 6 and 9 years of age, children can take up to 4 tablets a day (one every 6 hours).
- For children between 9 and 12 years of age, the maximum dose is 6 tablets a day (every 4 hours).
Chewable capsules:
- In children between 7 and 9 years of age, do not exceed 3 doses of 2 capsules a day (every 8 hours).
- Children 10-12 years old can take a maximum of 3 capsules 3 times a day (every 8 hours).