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Nurofen Pediatric 20 mg/ml Oral Suspension Orange, 200 ml

SKU701705

Syrup for the symptomatic treatment of fever, occasional mild to moderate pain in children from 3 months of age.

Contains 200 ml.

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Nurofen Pediátrico 20 mg/ml Suspensión Oral Naranja, 200 ml
Nurofen Pediatric 20 mg/ml Oral Suspension Orange, 200 ml
Regular price €9,30
Sale price €9,30 Regular price €9,59
You are saving: -€0,29

What is Nurofen Paediatric and what is it used for?

Nurofen paediatric is an orange-flavoured oral suspension for the symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate pain and to reduce fever.

It comes in a handy 200 ml bottle.

Who it is intended for

It is indicated for use in children from 3 months of age and adolescents.

Directions for use

The recommended daily dose of Nurofen Paediatric is 20-30 mg per kg of body weight, divided into 3-4 doses per day. It should be taken on a full stomach.

As a guideline, the following table specifies the appropriate dose according to the patient's approximate weight and age:

Weight body

/Age (approx.)

Frequency

Dosage

Maximum dose at day

5 - 7.6 kg

3 - 6 months* 3 - 6 months* 3 times at day

3 times at day

50 mg (2,5 ml) per intake

2.5 ml 3 times at day (correspond to150 mg of ibuprofen/day)

7,7 - 9 kg

6 - 12 months* 3 to 4 - 12 months* 3 to

3 to 4 times at day

50 mg (2,5 ml) per intake

2.5 ml 3 to 4 times a day (corresponding to 150-200 mg ibuprofen/day)

10 - 15 kg

1 - 3 years* 3 to

3 to 4 times to day

100 mg (5 ml) per take

5 ml 3 to 4 times a day (corresponding to 300-400 mg of ibuprofen/day)

16 - 20 kg

4 - 6 years

3 to 4 times to per day

150 mg (7.5 ml) per intake

7.5 ml 3 to 4 times a day (corresponding to 450-600 mg of ibuprofen/day)

21 - 29 kg

7 - 9 years

3 to 4 times to day

200 mg (10 ml) per dose

10 ml 3-4 times per day (corresponding to 600-800 mg ibuprofen/day)

30 - 40 kg

10 - 12 years

3 to 4 times to day

300 mg (15 ml) per intake

15 ml 3 to 4 times a day (corresponding to 900-1,200 mg of ibuprofen/day)

In patients with impaired renal, cardiac or hepatic function, a doctor should be consulted for possible dose adjustment.

Contraindications

Do not administer Nurofen Paediatric:

  • In children under 2 years of age, unless prescribed by a doctor.
  • In case of recurrent gastrointestinal ulcer, history of gastrointestinal bleeding, severe heart failure, liver and kidney failure.
  • In case of allergy to ibuprofen or other excipients contained in this medicine, as well as in patients with asthma, rhinitis, angioedema or nasal polyps.
  • If you are in the third trimester of pregnancy.

Precautions

  • Special care should be taken in patients with hypertension, as it may increase blood pressure.
  • Special care should be taken if you are taking any of the following medicines, and consult a doctor before administration:
    Baclofen, chloramphenicols, loop diuretics, antihypertensives, hydantoin, tacrolimus, furosemide, methotrexate, pentoxifylline, hypoglycaemic agents, among others.
  • Herbal extracts such as Ginkgo biloba may also interfere, as they may increase the risk of bleeding from NSAIDs.
  • Avoid alternate use with salicylates such as salicylic acid and its derivatives due to risk of haemorrhage.

Side effects

Nurofen Paediatric may cause side effects, as is the case with all medicines on the market. In this case, the following has been observed:

  • May result in thrombocytopenia, leukopenia and haemolytic anaemia, infrequently. May cause, infrequently, asthma, allergic reactions such as bronchospasm, rhinitis, asthma, oedema, dyspnoea, heart failure, visual disturbances, hypertension, among others.
  • More frequently, it may cause headaches, skin rash and itching, as well as gastrointestinal discomfort, dyspepsia and vomiting.

Composition

Each ml of Nurofen Paediatric oral suspension orange flavour contains 20 mg of Ibuprofen as the active substance. The other excipients are: Polysorbate 80, Glycerol, Maltitol liquid (hydrogenated glucose syrup) (E-965), Xanthan gum, Saccharin sodium, Citric acid monohydrate, Citric acid monohydrate (E-965), Citric acid monohydrate (E-965).tric acid monohydrate, Sodium citrate, Sodium chloride, Orange flavouring (containing wheat starch and potato starch), Domifen bromide and Purified water.

Your pharmacist's opinion

Administer Nurofen Paediatric 20 mg according to the dosage table above, without exceeding the maximum recommended daily amount. It can also be used at the same dose for the treatment of febrile states.

If symptoms last for more than 5 days, worsen or if an unknown adverse reaction occurs, stop treatment and consult a doctor.

Read the package leaflet included with this medicine carefully. If you have any questions, you can consult our team of expert pharmacists.

What is the price of Nurofen Paediatric?

The prices of non-prescription medicines are set by law. In our online pharmacy you can buy Nurofen Pediatric Orange Flavour at a discount of 10%, which is the maximum allowed by law.