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Ibuprofen 100mg/5ml Oral Suspension Sugar Free 100ml
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GIBULIQ
Ibuprofen 100mg/5ml Oral Suspension Sugar Free relieves pain and fever in children aged 3 months (weighing over 5kg) to 12 years.
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GIBULIQ
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Description
Ibuprofen 100mg/5ml Oral Suspension Sugar Free
Please note: brand may vary. This may mean that flavour varies too.
Ibuprofen 100mg/5ml Oral Suspension Sugar Free relieves pain caused by headache, earache, toothache, backache, mild to moderate muscular pain, sprains and strains. It also relieves the symptoms of cold and flu and brings down a high temperature, including fever after vaccination.
Ibuprofen 100mg/5ml Oral Suspension Sugar Free is suitable for children aged 3 months (weighing over 5kg) to 12 years
Directions
- Always shake the bottle thoroughly before use.
- Always use the measuring spoon included in the pack. Do not overfill the spoon.
Pain and Fever Relief
- 3 to 6 months weighing over 5kg: One small 2.5ml spoonful 3 times a day. Do not use for more than 24 hours.
- 6 to 12 months: One small 2.5ml spoonful 3 or 4 times a day.
- 1 to 4 years: One 5ml spoonful 3 times a day.
- 4 to 7 years: One 7.5ml spoonful 3 times a day.
- 7 to 12 years: Two large 5ml spoonfuls 3 or 4 times a day.
Doses should usually be given every 6 - 8 hours. Leave at least 4 hours between doses. Do not give to babies from 3 months to under 6 months for more than 24 hours and do not give to children aged 6 months or over for more than 3 days. If symptoms persist or worsen consult your doctor.
Post-Immunisation Fever
- Babies and children 3 months and over weighing over 5kg: One small 2.5ml spoonful up to twice a day.
If necessary, the second dose should be given 6 hours after the first one. Do not give more than 2 doses in 24 hours. Do not give to a child under 3 months unless recommended by your doctor. If the fever is not reduced you should consult your do
Ingredients
- Active Ingredient: Ibuprofen 100mg per 5ml.
- Other Ingredients: Dependent on brand.
Cautions
Do not give your child Ibuprofen 100mg/5ml Oral Suspension Sugar Free:
- If s/he is under 3 months old.
- If s/he weighs less than 5kg.
- If s/he has had a bad reaction (e.g. asthma, runny nose, swelling of face, tongue and throat, rash) after taking ibuprofen, any of the other ingredients, aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) painkillers.
- If s/he is taking any other anti-inflammatory painkillers (NSAIDs) or aspirin with a daily dose above 75mg.
- If s/he has (or has had two or more episodes of) a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding.
- If s/he has severe kidney, heart or liver failure.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before giving Ibuprofen 100mg/5ml Oral Suspension Sugar Free:
- If your child has or has previously had high blood pressure, heart problems or a stroke because there is a small increased risk of heart problems with ibuprofen.
- If your child has any conditions which may put them at risk of heart problems e.g. suffers from diabetes, has high cholesterol.
- If your child has asthma or allergic diseases of the lungs.
- If your child has or has previously had liver, kidney, heart or bowel problems, or is dehydrated.
- If your child suffers from lupus (SLE) or a similar disease.
- If your child suffers from a chronic inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.
- If your child is taking any other medicines including:
- Low-dose aspirin (up to 75 mg a day).
- Diuretics (drugs to help you pass water e.g. bendroflumethiazide).
- Anticoagulants (drugs thatthintheblood,such aswarfarin).
- Antihypertensives (drugs used to treat high blood pressure, such as verapamil or propranolol).
- Lithium (used to treat mood disorders),
- Methotrexate (used to treat arthritis, some types of cancer and psoriasis).
- Zidovudine (used to treat HIV).
- Corticosteroids (a type of anti-inflammatory drugs, e.g. hydrocortisone).
- Cardiac glycosides (drugs used in the treatment of heart failure and arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythm e.g. digoxin).
- Ciclosporin (used to suppress the body's immune system e.g. following a transplant).
- Mifepristone (used for termination of pregnancy).
- Quinolone antibiotics (used to treat a wide range of infections e.g. ciprofloxacin).
- SSRI antidepressants (e.g. fluoxetine).
- Antiplatelet drugs (e.g. clopidogrel).
- Tacrolimus (a transplant drug).
- Any other ibuprofen preparations or NSAID painkillers, including those you can buy without a prescription.
These cautions are included in case of adults taking this medication:
- Ibuprofen belongs to a group of medicines which may impair fertility in women. The effect is reversible on stopping the medicine. It is unlikely that ibuprofen, used occasionally, will affect your chances of becoming pregnant, however, tell your doctor before taking this medicine if you have problems becoming pregnant.
- You should only take this product on a doctor's advice during the first 6 months of pregnancy.
- Do not take Calprofen if you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy due to potential harm to the unborn child.
- Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you are elderly or are a smoker.
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