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Nurofen For Children 7+ Pain and Fever Relief Chewable Capsules 100mg Ibuprofen Orange 12 pack
At Nurofen, we know happy kids are playful kids, but sometimes, pain & fever gets in the way. Soft, chewable capsules are great for on-the-go pain relief and can be taken without water. You do the fun and games, we’ll do the headache, pain & fever relief. They provide temporary relief of mild to moderate pains such as:
- Sore throat
- Dental pain
- Ear ache
- Headache
- Minor aches
- Sprains and strains
- Cold and flu symptoms
For the temporary relief of pain and fever. This medicine may not be right for you. Read the label before purchase. Follow the directions for use. Incorrect use could be harmful. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.
Usage:
This product should be chewed before swallowing. For oral use. For short term use only. 7 years - 10 years (average weight 22-32kg): Two capsules (max 8 in 24 hours) 10 years - 12 years: (average weight 32-40kg):Three capsules (max 12 in 24 hours) Doses should be given as necessary every 6 to 8 hours (or with a minimum of 6 hours in between each dose if required). Children should take plenty of fluids.
Ingredients:
Each soft chewable capsule contains ibuprofen 100mg. Contains sugars and soy lecithin.
Warnings:
Do not exceed the stated dose. Excessive use can be harmful and increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and liver damage. Contains sugars and soy lecithin. Do not use: • in anyone with a stomach ulcer, impaired kidney or liver function or heart failure • if allergic to ibuprofen or other anti-inflammatory medicines. In case of allergic reaction, stop using and see your doctor immediately during the last months of pregnancy. Unless a doctor has told you to, do not use: • for more than 3 days at a time • in children under 7 years of age • in children and adolescents suffering from dehydration through diarrhoea and/or vomiting • if your child suffers from asthma or chickenpox (varicella) • with products containing ibuprofen, aspirin or other anti-inflammatory medicines taken regularly • in adults aged 65 years or over • if trying to become pregnant, or during the first 6 months of pregnancy. Do not use if blister foil is broken on first opening.
Uses: Treatment of allergic conditions such as hayfever or rashes such as nettle rash or hives. Also for the treatment of short term adult insomnia and to treat or stop nausea or vomiting such as travel sickness.
Ingredients: Promethazine hydrochloride 25mg
Dosage: For allergies: Adults, the elderly and children over 10 years: one tablet taken at night. This may be increased to a maximum of one tablet twice a day if necessary. Children 5-10 years: one tablet at night. Children 2-5 years: Phenergan Elixir recommended. Children under 2 years: not recommended. As an anti-emetic: Adults, the elderly and children over 10 years: one tablet the night before the journey. Repeat after 6-8 hours as required. Children 5-10 years: Phenergan Elixir or 10mg tablets recommended. Children 2-5 years: Phenergan Elixir recommended. Children under 2 years: not recommended.
Package Leaflet: INFORMATION FOR THE USER. promethazine hydrochloride Is this leaflet hard to see or read? Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you. Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4. You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 7 days.
What does Phenergan tablets treat? Phenergan Tablets are used to treat the following conditions: To treat allergic conditions such as hay fever or rashes (like nettle rash or hives) To treat or stop you feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting) such as travel sickness. For short term use: to treat adults with difficulty sleeping (insomnia)
Is Phenergan a strong sleeping tablet? It's known as a drowsy (sedating) antihistamine, so it's more likely to make you feel sleepy than other antihistamines. Promethazine is used for: short-term sleep problems (insomnia) – including when a cough, cold or itching is keeping you awake at night.
Is Phenergan tablets a safe drug? Promethazine is a relatively safe medication that is very useful in treating several conditions, such as nausea/vomiting, allergic disorders, prevention of motion sickness, and pre/post-operative or obstetric sedation.
