Shake the bottle well and use the included syringe to measure the correct 2.5 ml or 5 ml dose for your child's age. Calprofen is a strawberry flavoured oral suspension containing ibuprofen 100mg/5ml, suitable for babies from 3 months. This trusted UK medicine from Johnson & Johnson provides sugar free and colour free relief for fever, teething and cold symptoms.
CALPROFEN® 100mg/5ml Oral Suspension Ibuprofen 100ml is a strawberry flavoured suspension for pain & fever relief.
Ingredients
Pack size
100 ML
Preparation and usage
DOSAGE: For oral use. Shake the bottle well before use. A syringe is provided to measure doses of 2.5 ml and 5 ml. Post-immunisation fever: 2.5ml, followed by another 2.5ml 6 hours later if necessary. Do not give more than 2 doses in 24 hours. If fever is not reduced you should consult your doctor. Pain and fever relief Babies under 3 months: not recommended 3 months - 6 months (weighing over 5kg): 2.5 ml may be taken 3 times in 24 hours 6 months - 12 months: 2.5 ml 3 times a day 1 year - 2 years old: 2.5 ml 3 to 4 times a day 3 years - 7 years old: 5 ml 3 to 4 times a day 8 years - 12 years old: 10 ml (5 ml + 5 ml) 3 to 4 times a day Doses should usually be given every 6-8 hours, leave at least 4 hours between doses. FOR SHORT TERM USE ONLY. Do not give to babies aged 3-5 months for more than 24 hours. Do not give to children aged 6 months and older for more than 3 days. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult your doctor promptly. CALPROFEN® is a strawberry flavoured Ibuprofen suspension for babies and children. It is used for the relief of: Fever (raised temperature), post-immunisation fever, teething and toothache, colds and influenza symptoms, earache, headache, minor muscular aches and pains, sprains and strains.
Safety information
Read the product leaflet carefully before use. 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 OR is taking other NSAID painkillers, or aspirin with a daily dose above 75 mg. SPEAK TO A PHARMACIST OR YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE GIVING THIS PRODUCT IF YOUR BAY OR CHILD: Has or has had asthma, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, a stroke, heart, liver, kidney or bowel problems, 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. KEEP OUT OF THE SIGHT AND REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE. Do not store above 25°C.
Manufacturer
GB: McNeil Products Ltd. 50-100 Holmers Farm Way High Wycombe HP12 4EG
