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Ibuprofen Children's 5 to 12 Years (Pharmacy Choice) TM
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Active ingredients: ibuprofen
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PHARMACY CHOICE CHILDREN'S IBUPROFEN SUSPENSION CONCENRATED 5 TO 12 YEARS 40 mg/mL oral suspension bottleWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
For the temporary relief of pain associated with teething, toothache, earache, headache, sore throats, symptoms of cold & flu, minor aches, sprains & strains and immunisation. Reduces fever.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Suspension
- Oral
- A white to off-white syrupy suspension.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is
- 200 mL pack
- 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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