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NUROFEN FOR CHILDREN is a brand name for Ibuprofen. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: Children from 7 to 12 years For the reduction of fever and the relief of the symptoms of colds and influenza and mild to moderate pain, such as a sore throat, dental pain, earache, headache, minor aches and sprains.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
Posology For short term use only. 4).
For pain, fever and symptoms of cold and influenza:
The recommended daily dosage of Ibuprofen is 20-30 mg/kg bodyweight divided into equal doses.
This can be achieved as follows:
Children 7 - 9 years: Two capsules may be taken 3 times in 24 hours.
Children 10 – 12 years:
Three capsules may be taken 3 times in 24 hours. Doses should be given approximately every 6 to 8 hours, (or with a minimum of 6 hours between each dose if required). Not suitable for children under 7 years of age. If in children this medicinal product is required for more than 3 days, or if symptoms worsen, a doctor should be consulted.
Method of administration For oral administration The product should be chewed before swallowing
). g. acute intermittent porphyria). 8 Undesirable effects). There is a risk of renal impairment in dehydrated paediatric patients. Renal tubular acidosis and hypokalaemia may occur following acute overdose and in patients taking ibuprofen products over long periods at high doses (typically greater than 4 weeks), including doses exceeding the recommended daily dose.
8 Undesirable effects).
Surgery:
Caution is required directly after major surgery.
Allergy:
Caution is required in patients who react allergically to other substances, as an increased risk of hypersensitivity reactions occurring also exists for them on use of Ibuprofen. Masking of symptoms of underlying infections Nurofen for children 100 mg, chewable capsules can mask symptoms of infection, which may lead to delayed initiation of appropriate treatment and thereby worsening the outcome of the infection.
This has been observed in bacterial community acquired pneumonia and bacterial complications to varicella. When Nurofen for children 100 mg, chewable capsules is administered for fever or pain relief in relation to infection, monitoring of infection is advised.
In non-hospital settings, the patient should consult a doctor if symptoms persist or worsen.
Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular effects:
Nurofen for children 100 mg, chewable capsules Caution (discussion with doctor or pharmacist) is required prior to starting treatment in patients with a history of hypertension and/or heart failure as fluid retention, hypertension and oedema have been reported in association with NSAID therapy.
Clinical trial and epidemiological data suggest that use of ibuprofen, particularly at high doses (2400mg daily) and in long-term treatment may be associated with a small increased risk of arterial thrombotic events (for example myocardial infarction or stroke).
Undesirable effects may be minimised by using the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration necessary to control symptoms (see GI and cardiovascular risks below). The elderly have an increased frequency of adverse reactions to NSAIDs especially gastrointestinal bleeding and perforation which may be fatal.
Respiratory:
Bronchospasm may be precipitated in patients suffering from or with a previous history of bronchial asthma or allergic disease. 5). 8 Undesirable effects). g. acute intermittent porphyria). 8 Undesirable effects). There is a risk of renal impairment in dehydrated paediatric patients.
Renal tubular acidosis and hypokalaemia may occur following acute overdose and in patients taking ibuprofen products over long periods at high doses (typically greater than 4 weeks), including doses exceeding the recommended daily dose.
8 Undesirable effects).
Surgery:
Caution is required directly after major surgery.
Allergy:
Caution is required in patients who react allergically to other substances, as an increased risk of hypersensitivity reactions occurring also exists for them on use of Ibuprofen. Masking of symptoms of underlying infections Nurofen for children 100 mg, chewable capsules can mask symptoms of infection, which may lead to delayed initiation of appropriate treatment and thereby worsening the outcome of the infection.
This has been observed in bacterial community acquired pneumonia and bacterial complications to varicella. When Nurofen for children 100 mg, chewable capsules is administered for fever or pain relief in relation to infection, monitoring of infection is advised.
In non-hospital settings, the patient should consult a doctor if symptoms persist or worsen.
g. asthma, rhinitis, angioedema or urticaria) in response to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Active or history of recurrent peptic ulcer/haemorrhage (two or more distinct episodes of proven ulceration or bleeding).
History of upper gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation, related to previous NSAIDs therapy. 4, Special warnings and precautions for use). 6 – Fertility, Pregnancy and lactation). This medicinal product contains soya lecithin. If you are allergic to peanuts or soya do not use this medicinal product
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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g. ≤1200mg daily) is associated with an increased risk of myocardial infarction. Cases of Kounis syndrome have been reported in patients treated with Nurofen for children 100 mg, chewable capsules. Kounis syndrome has beendefined as cardiovascular symptoms secondary to an allergic or hypersensitive reaction associated with constriction of coronary arteries and potentiallyleadingto myocardial infarction.
Impaired female fertility:
There is limited evidence that drugs which inhibit cyclo-oxygenase/ prostaglandin synthesis may cause impairment of female fertility by an effect on ovulation. This is reversible upon withdrawal of treatment. 8). GI bleeding, ulceration or perforation, which can be fatal, has been reported with all NSAIDs at any time during treatment, with or without warning symptoms or a previous history of serious GI events.
3), and in the elderly. These patients should commence treatment on the lowest dose available. g. 5). Patients with a history of GI toxicity, particularly when elderly, should report any unusual abdominal symptoms (especially GI bleeding) particularly in the initial stages of treatment.
5). When GI bleeding or ulceration occurs in patients receiving ibuprofen, the treatment should be withdrawn. 8). Most of these reactions occurred within the first month. If signs and symptoms suggestive of these reactions appear ibuprofen should be withdrawn immediately, and an alternative treatment considered (as appropriate).
Exceptionally, varicella can be at the origin of serious cutaneous and soft tissues infectious complications. It is advisable to avoid use of Ibuprofen in case of varicella.
Platelet function:
As NSAIDs can interfere with platelet function, they should be used with caution in patients with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), intracranial haemorrhage and bleeding diathesis. This product contains glucose. g. galacotosaemia, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine.
This product contains sucrose. Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine. 5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction Ibuprofen should be avoided in combination with: • Aspirin: Unless low-dose aspirin […]
Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular effects:
Nurofen for children 100 mg, chewable capsules Caution (discussion with doctor or pharmacist) is required prior to starting treatment in patients with a history of hypertension and/or heart failure as fluid retention, hypertension and oedema have been reported in association with NSAID therapy.
Clinical trial and epidemiological data suggest that use of ibuprofen, particularly at high doses (2400mg daily) and in long-term treatment may be associated with a small increased risk of arterial thrombotic events (for example myocardial infarction or stroke).
g. ≤1200mg daily) is associated with an increased risk of myocardial infarction. Cases of Kounis syndrome have been reported in patients treated with Nurofen for children 100 mg, chewable capsules. Kounis syndrome has beendefined as cardiovascular symptoms secondary to an allergic or hypersensitive reaction associated with constriction of coronary arteries and potentiallyleadingto myocardial infarction.
Impaired female fertility:
There is limited evidence that drugs which inhibit cyclo-oxygenase/ prostaglandin synthesis may cause impairment of female fertility by an effect on ovulation. This is reversible upon withdrawal of treatment. 8). GI bleeding, ulceration or perforation, which can be fatal, has been reported with all NSAIDs at any time during treatment, with or without warning symptoms or a previous history of serious GI events.
3), and in the elderly. These patients should commence treatment on the lowest dose available. g. 5). Patients with a history of GI toxicity, particularly when elderly, should report any unusual abdominal symptoms (especially GI bleeding) particularly in the initial stages of treatment.
5). When GI bleeding or ulceration occurs in patients receiving ibuprofen, the treatment should be withdrawn. 8). Most of these reactions occurred within the first month. If signs and symptoms suggestive of these reactions appear ibuprofen should be withdrawn immediately, and an alternative treatment considered (as appropriate).
Exceptionally, varicella can be at the origin of serious cutaneous and soft tissues infectious complications. It is advisable to avoid use […]