Calprofen Ibuprofen Oral Suspension 100mg

Calprofen is a strawberry flavoured Ibruprofen Suspension for babies and childen. Help your little one feel better from a range of symptoms, including fever, teething and toothache, colds and flu, sore throat, headache and aches and pains.

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.

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.

Each 5 ml of Oral Suspension contains 100 mg of Ibuprofen

Also contains: E965, E219 and E217