Calprofen Oral Suspension Ibuprofen is a strawberry flavoured oral suspension and is used for the relief of: Fever (raised temperature), post-immunisation fever, cold and flu symptoms, teething, sore throat, earache and other aches and pains. This product is intended for use in children aged 3 months to 12 years. 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 Has severe kidney, heart or liver failure 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, chronic inflammatory bowel disease, is taking any other medicines or is 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. Dosage: Infants 3–6 months (over 5 kg) 2.5ml Up to 3 times in 24 hours. Do not use for more than 24 hours. Infants 6–12 months: 2.5ml 3 times a day Children 1–2 years 2.5ml, 3–4 times a day Children 3–7 years, 5 ml 3–4 times a day Children 8–12 years, 10 ml 3–4 times a day Post-immunisation fever 2.5ml, If necessary, follow up with one further 2.5 ml dose 6 hours later No more than 2 doses in 24 hours. If fever doesn't go down, contact your GP UK CA 19-13221 INGREDIENTS Each 5 ml of Oral Suspension contains 100 mg of Ibuprofen, Also contains: E965, E219 and E217 DIRECTIONS READ THE ENCLOSED LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. DIRECTIONS: For oral use. Shake the bottle well before use. A double ended spoon is provided to measure doses of 2.5ml and 5ml. For Post-Immunisation Fever: One small (2.5ml) spoonful, followed by another small (2.5ml) spoonful 6 hours later if necessary. Do not give more than 2 doses in 24 hours. If the fever is not reduced you should consult your doctor. For Pain and Fever: AGE: Under 3 months. DOSE: Not recommended. AGE: 3 months - 6 months (weighing over 5kg). DOSE: One small (2.5ml) spoonful 3 times a day. Do not use for more than 24 hours. AGE: 6 months - 1 year. DOSE: One small (2.5ml) spoonful 3 times a day. AGE: 1 year - 2 years. DOSE: One small (2.5ml) spoonful 3 to 4 times a day. AGE: 3 years - 7 years. DOSE: One large (5ml) spoonful 3 to 4 times a day. AGE: 8 years - 12 years. DOSE: Two large (5ml) spoonfuls 3 to 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 3-6 months for more than 24 hours. Do not give to children aged 6 months or over for more than 3 days. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult your doctor promptly. DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE. Do not give this product if your baby or child: Has or has ever had a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding. Is allergic to Ibuprofen or any other ingredient of the product, aspirin or related painkillers. Is taking NSAID painkillers, or aspirin with a daily dose above 75 mg. Speak to a doctor or pharmacist before giving the product if your baby or child: Has asthma, liver, heart, kidney or bowel problems. If you are an adult taking this product do not take in the last 3 months of pregnancy. Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking in the first 6 months of pregnancy or if your are trying to get pregnant. SAFETY WARNING Do not store above 25 C. KEEP ALL MEDICINES OUT OF REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN. Additives: Free From Artificial Colours See moreContains ibuprofen, can be used in infants from 3 months old (weighing over 5 kg) for pain and fever always read the label. Can be taken to ease pain caused by teething, toothache, earache, headache, backache, minor muscular pain, aches, sprains and strains. Pain and fever relief. Gets to work on fever in 15 minutes and lasts for 8 hours. This product is quantity restricted and a maximum of 2 products containing paracetamol, aspirin or ibuprofen can be bought per week per customer.
