General Product Description
Advil Children Pain & Fever Suspension is a great tasting strawberry-banana flavoured liquid for growing kids between the ages of 2-12 years. Each box contains a measuring device for accurate dose measurement.
An Ibuprofen suspension formulated without colours or sugar. It reduces children’s temperature for up to 8 hours, and provides effective relief from pain and fever.
It also provides temporary relief of pain associated with:
• Toothache
• Headache
• Sore throats
• Sprains & strains
• Minor aches
• Earache
• Symptoms of Colds & Flu
Key Features
Directions for Use
Children 2 to under 4 years. Avg. Body Weight: 12-16 kg Give 5 mL every 6-8 hours as necessary. Maximum of 4 doses in 24 hours.
Children 4 to under 7 years. Avg. Body Weight: 16-22 kg. Give 7.5 mL every 6-8 hours as necessary. Maximum of 4 doses in 24 hours.
Children 7 to under 10 years. Avg. Body Weight: 22-32 kg. Give 10 mL every 6-8 hours as necessary. Maximum of 4 doses in 24 hours.
Children 10 to under 12 years. Avg. Body Weight: 32-41 kg. Give 15 mL every 6-8 hours as necessary. Maximum of 4 doses in 24 hours.
Warnings
Always read and follow the directions for use. Keep out of reach of Children. Incorrect use may be harmful
Do not use this product: In children under 7 years. If you are aged 65 years or older. If your child has a current or past history of a stomach ulcer or bleeding disorder. If your child has impaired kidney function or heart failure. If your child is allergic to ibuprofen, aspirin or other anti-inflammatory medicines or any other component of this product. If you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant.
Ask your doctor before use if: Your child has asthma, urticaria or rhinitis, high blood pressure, heart or liver disease, stomach pain or indigestion. Your child has not been taking fluids or has lost fluids due to vomiting or diarrhoea. Your child is taking other medicines regularly or medicines containing ibuprofen, aspirin or other anti-inflammatory ingredients or blood thinners. Your child is taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin. Your child is under doctor's care for a serious condition. You are breastfeeding.
While using this product: Stop use and ask your doctor immediately if you see an allergic reaction including skin reddening, rash or blisters or if pain or fever gets worse or lasts for more than a few days. Stop use and ask your doctor immediately if you see blood in the vomit or bloody or black stools. Do not use for more than a few days at a time unless a doctor has told you to. Do not exceed the recommended dose. Excessive use can be harmful and increase the risk of heart attack, stroke or liver damage. Side effects may be minimised by using the smallest dose for the shortest duration of time. In case of accidental overdose, stop use and contact immediately the Poisons Information Centre (Australia 13 11 26, New Zealand 0800 764 766). Contains: Phenylketonurics are warned that this product contains aspartame and phenylalanine. Sugar alcohols (6.3 g per max. daily dose). Products containing sugar alcohols may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea
Ingredients
Active ingredient:Ibuprofen 20 mg/1 mL
