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Nurofen for Children 5 to 12 Years TM
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Active ingredients: ibuprofen
Brand name
(ARTG)
: NUROFEN FOR CHILDREN 5-12 YEARS STRAWBERRY FLAVOUR ibuprofen 40 mg/mL oral suspensionWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Suitable for the temporary relief of pain and discomfort in children aged 3 months to 12 years with the following conditions: juvenile chronic arthritis, pyrexia including fever caused by immunisation, acute conditions associated with pain and/or inflammation such as teething, toothache, earache, headache, colds and flu, minor aches, sprains and strains and sore throats, and chronic conditions associated with pain and/or inflammation.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Oral Liquid, suspension
- Oral
- Off-white, syrupy suspension with a characteristic strawberry odour
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is
- 150 mL pack
- 200 ml (Supply after 1 September 2011) pack
- 30, 50, 75, 100 mL pack
Over 65 ?
(AHT)
This medicine contains the active ingredients:
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient ibuprofen
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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