Nurofen For Children Cold, Pain & Fever Strawberry – 100ml

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What is Nurofen for Children Cold, Pain and Fever?
Nurofen for Children Cold, Pain, and Fever is a liquid medicine to ease symptoms of cold and flu in children aged 3 months and over. This medicine helps to ease pain, reduce inflammation, and bring down a high fever, perfect for when your little one has picked up a cold in the Winter. Nurofen for Children is available in both orange and strawberry flavours, so you can choose the one your kiddos like most, encouraging them to take their medicine when they need it.
 
How do I know if my child has a cold or the flu?
If your child has a cold or the flu, then there are a few symptoms you can look for that will tell you which illness it is. The easiest ways to tell them apart are to look for tummy problems, and severe exhaustion which makes them feel exhausted and unable to carry on as normal. If your child has either of those symptoms, then they probably have the flu rather than a cold. The symptoms that cold and flu share include:
Headaches
Muscle aches
Sore throat
Cough
High temperature or fever
Blocked or runny nose
Sneezing
 
How can Nurofen help to ease my child’s cold and flu symptoms?
Nurofen can help to ease your child’s cold and flu symptoms because it contains an active ingredient called ibuprofen. Ibuprofen is a popular everyday painkiller, and it works as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which means it changes how your body responds to pain. This helps to reduce pain, inflammation, and fever all at once, making it ideal for treating cold and flu symptoms like headaches, muscle aches, and high temperatures.
 
Can I give this product to my child if they’re taking any other medication?
If your child is taking any other medication, then you should speak to your doctor or pharmacist before giving them Nurofen for Children. They should not take Nurofen if they are already taking:
Any other medicines which contain ibuprofen
Any other NSAIDs, such as aspirin or naproxen
Aspirin with a daily dose that is above 75mg
Make especially sure to speak to your doctor or pharmacist before giving your child this medicine if they are already taking:
Diuretics, which help you to pass water
Anticoagulants, or blood thinners, such as warfarin
Medicines for high blood pressure, such as captopril, atenolol, and losartan
Lithium, which is used for mood disorders
Methotrexate, which is used for psoriasis, arthritis, and types of cancer
Zidovudine, which is used for HIV
Corticosteroids, which are anti-inflammatory drugs
Cardiac glycosides, which are used for heart problems
Ciclosporin or tacrolimus, which are used to prevent organ rejection after transplant
Mifepristone, which is used to terminate pregnancy
Quinolone antibiotics, which are used for infections
SSRIs, which are antidepressants
Antiplatelet drugs, e.g. dipyridamole, clopidogrel
 
Can adults take this medication?
Adults can take Nurofen for Children, but you should only do so if your doctor or pharmacist has said that it’s the best choice of medication for you. If they tell you to go ahead with this medicine, make sure to read the patient information leaflet carefully before use, as there are some extra warnings included which will apply to adults.
 
How to take this medicine
Before using this product, make sure the bottle cap is secured and then shake the bottle of medicine well. Remove the bottle cap and push the 5ml syringe included into the bottle neck. With the syringe firmly in place, turn the bottle upside down and gently pull down on the syringe’s plunger to measure out the amount of medicine you need. Once you’ve measured out a 5ml or 2.5ml dose, turn the bottle and syringe the right way up and remove the syringe from the bottle by twisting it. Place the end of the syringe into your child’s mouth, aiming between their cheek and gums, and gently push down on the plunger to give them their medicine. Pause to let them swallow a little at a time if necessary. Always wash the syringe and make sure the bottle cap is safely reapplied after each use.
 
How much Nurofen Cold, Pain and Fever should I give to my child?
You should use the following doses of Nurofen for Children, making sure that you leave at least 4 hours between each dose and do not take more than the recommended daily dose. This medicine is for short term use only.
Age
Dose
For post-immunisation fever
Babies aged 3 months or older who weigh more than 5KG (11lbs)
One 2.5ml dose. You can give a second 2.5ml dose after 6 hours, if necessary
For fever, pain, and symptoms of cold and flu
Babies aged 3 – 6 months who weigh more than 5KG (11lbs)
One 2.5ml dose 3 times a day. Do not use for more than 24 hours.
6 – 12 months
One 2.5ml dose 3 or 4 times a day
1 – 3 years
One 5ml dose 3 times a day
4 – 6 years
One 7.5ml dose (2.5ml + 5ml) 3 times a day
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