Nurofen for Children can be used to treat a variety of conditions in children, including:

• Teething pain
• Toothache
• Headache
• Cold and flu symptoms
• Fever
• Post-immunisation fever

The ingredients in Nurofen for Children Cold, Pain & Fever Relief Suspension 100mg/5ml Strawberry Flavour 100ml are:

• Active ingredient: Ibuprofen 100mg/5ml
• Other ingredients: Maltitol liquid (E965), xanthan gum (E415), sodium methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E219), sodium propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E217), citric acid (E330), sucralose (E955), strawberry flavour, purified water

Nurofen for Children is sugar-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free. It is also suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

If you have any questions or concerns about the ingredients in Nurofen for Children, please talk to your doctor or one of our pharmacists.

Yes, you can give Nurofen for Children to your child for a cold. Nurofen for Children is a liquid ibuprofen suspension specifically designed to provide symptomatic relief from colds and flu in babies and children aged 3 months to 9 years.

Both Nurofen and Calpol are effective at reducing fever in children. However, Nurofen may be more effective for fever caused by inflammation, such as an infection. Calpol may be a better option for fever that is not caused by inflammation.

Overall, the best choice of medicine for fever in children depends on the individual child and the cause of the fever. If you are unsure which medicine to choose, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

• 3 - 6 months: (weighing over 5kg) One 2.5ml dose 3 times a day. Do not use for more than 24 hours. If symptoms persist after 24 hours or worsen, consult your doctor.
• 6 - 12 months: One 2.5ml dose 3 or 4 times in 24 hrs
• 1 - 3 years: One 5ml dose 3 times in 24 hrs
• 4 - 6 years: One 7.5ml (5ml + 2.5ml) dose 3 times in 24 hrs

Yes, you can give Calpol (paracetamol) and Nurofen (ibuprofen) together. They are both safe and effective pain relievers and fever reducers for children.

Nurofen for Children Cold, Pain & Fever Relief Suspension should not be given to anyone who:

• Is under 3 months old
• Has fructose intolerance
• Has (or has had two or more episodes of) a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding
• Is allergic to ibuprofen, other NSAID painkillers, or any of the other ingredients in the medication
• Has severe asthma
• Has severe liver or kidney disease
• Is dehydrated
• Is taking other NSAIDs or aspirin (unless directed by a doctor)
• Is pregnant or breastfeeding

Nurofen for Children Cold, Pain & Fever Relief Suspension should also be used with caution in children who have:

• Mild to moderate asthma
• Hay fever
• Eczema
• Heart disease
• High blood pressure
• Stroke
• Diabetes
• Chicken pox
• Bowel problems

If your child has any of these conditions, be sure to talk to your doctor before giving them Nurofen for Children Cold, Pain & Fever Relief Suspension.