Calprofen 100mg/5ml Oral Suspension Ibuprofen Strawberry Flavour 3 Months to 12 Years 100ml (364202)

Product Information

Brand:
Calprofen

Description:
Effective fever & pain relief

Colour & sugar free

Ibuprofen

Calprofen is a strawberry flavoured Ibuprofen Suspension for babies and children.
It is used for the relief of:
Fever (raised temperature), post-immunisation fever, teething and toothache, colds and influenza symptoms, sore throat, headache, minor muscular aches and pains

Standardised Name:
100mg/5ml Oral Suspension Ibuprofen Strawberry Flavour

Lower Age Limit:
3

Preparation:
Read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use. This product is intended for use in children aged 3 months to 12 years. Not recommended for children under 3 months. Dosage: For oral use. Shake the bottle well before use. A double ended spoon is provided to measure doses of 2.5 ml and 5 ml. Post-immunisation fever: One small spoonful (2.5 ml), followed by another small spoonful (2.5 ml) six hours later if necessary. Do not give more than 2 doses in 24 hours. If fever is not reduced you should consult your doctor. For Pain and Fever Relief: Age: Babies under 3 months, Dose: Not recommended Age: 3 months - 6 months (weighing over 5 kg), One small (2.5 ml) spoonful 3 times a day. Do not use for more than 24 hours Age: 6 months - 12 months, Dose: One small (2.5 ml) spoonful 3 times a day Age: 1 year - 2 years, Dose: One small (2.5 ml) spoonful 3 to 4 times a day Age: 3 years - 7 years, Dose: One large (5 ml) spoonful 3 or 4 times a day Age: 8 years - 12 years, Dose: Two large (5 ml) spoonfuls 3 or 4 times a day Doses should usually be given every 6-8 hours, leave at least 4 hours between doses. Short term use only. Do not give to babies aged 3-5 months for more than 24 hours. Do not give to children aged 6 months and older for more than 3 days. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult your doctor promptly.

Safetry Warning:
Do not give this product if your baby or child Has (or has had two or more episodes of) a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding. Is allergic to Ibuprofen or any other ingredient of the product, aspirin or other related painkillers. Is taking other NSAID painkillers, or aspirin with a daily dose above 75 mg. Speak to a pharmacist or your doctor before giving this product if your baby or child Has or has had asthma, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, a stroke, heart, liver, kidney or bowel problems, or dehydrated. If you are an adult taking this product you should not take this product in the last 3 months of pregnancy and you should contact your doctor or pharmacist before taking it in the first 6 months of pregnancy, if you are trying to get pregnant, if you are elderly or if you are a smoker. DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE. KEEP ALL MEDICINES OUT OF THE REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN.

Ingredients

Each 5 ml of Oral Suspension contains 100 mg of Ibuprofen, Also contains: E965, E219 and E217

Additives Advice

Free From:
Colours

Manufacturer Information

Manufacturer:
Product Licence holder: McNeil Products Ltd
Maide

Return To:
McNeil Products Ltd
Maidenhead
Berkshire
SL6 3UG
UK.