Boots Ibuprofen 3 Months Plus 100mg/5ml Oral Suspension Strawberry Flavour
148 mm
Information for the user
Ibuprofen 3 Months Plus 100 mg/5 ml Oral Suspension Strawberry Flavour
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
240 mm
This medicine is available without prescription to treat minor conditions. However, you still need to give it carefully to get the best results from it.
• Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again
• Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice
• The leaflet is written in terms of giving this medicine to your child, but if you are an adult who is intending to take this medicine yourself the information in this leaflet will apply to you as well
What this medicine is for
This medicine contains Ibuprofen which belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which act to relieve pain, swelling (inflammation) and reduce fever. It can be used for the fast, effective relief of mild to moderate pain such as teething pain, toothache, earache, sore throat, headaches and minor aches and sprains. It can also be used to relieve the symptoms of colds and flu and to reduce fever, including fever after vaccination at 3 months of age.
Before you give this medicine
This medicine can be given to children from the age of 3 months. However, some children should not be given this medicine or you should seek the advice of their pharmacist or doctor first.
XDo not give:
• If your child is under 3 months old, or weighs less than 5 kg
• If your child has a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding, or has had one twice or more in the past
• If your child has had perforation or a bleeding stomach after taking a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine (your child may have been sick and it contained blood or dark particles that look like coffee grounds, passed blood in their stools or passed black tarry stools)
• If your child is allergic to ibuprofen or any other ingredients in the product, aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (your child has ever had asthma, runny nose, itchy skin or swelling of the lips, face or throat after taking these medicines)
• If your child has severe heart, kidney or liver failure
• If your child is taking aspirin with a daily dose above 75 mg, or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (aspirin should not generally be given to children under 16, but doctors may occasionally prescribe it)
• If your child has an intolerance to some sugars, unless your doctor tells you to (this medicine contains maltitol liquid)
? Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:
• If your child has asthma, a history of asthma or other allergic disease
• If your child has bowel problems, or Crohn's Disease
• If your child has other kidney, heart or liver problems (see above)
• If your child has connective tissue disorders such as SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)
• If your child has chickenpox
• If your child is on a low salt (sodium) diet (this medicine contains 11 mg of sodium per 5 ml spoonful)
• If your child has had a stroke, or has heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol - see 'Risk of heart attack or stroke1 in 'Other important information'
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If your child takes other medicines
Before you give this medicine, make sure that you tell your pharmacist about ANY other medicines you might be giving to the child at the same time, particularly the following:
• Other pain killers (including NSAIDs)
• Aspirin 75 mg (to prevent heart attacks or strokes) - the protection may be reduced when you take ibuprofen
• Medicines to thin the blood (e.g. warfarin)
• Water tablets (diuretics), medicines to treat high blood pressure, medicines for heart problems
• Corticosteroids (for pain and swelling)
• Lithium (for bipolar disorder)
• Methotrexate (for cancer, psoriasis or rheumatism)
• Zidovudine (for HIV infection)
• Quinolone antibiotics (for infection)
• Medicines for depression (including selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors)
• Ciclosporin or tacrolimus (given after transplant surgery, or for psoriasis or rheumatism)
If you are unsure about interactions with any other medicines, talk to your pharmacist. This includes medicines prescribed by your doctor and medicine you have bought for your child, including herbal and homeopathic remedies.
Other important information
Risk of heart attack or stroke: Ibuprofen may increase the risk if your child takes large amounts for a long time. The risk is small. Give the lowest amount for the shortest possible time to reduce this risk.
Information about some of the ingredients:
Maltitol liquid may have a mild laxative effect. Each 5 ml spoonful contains 2.1 g maltitol. This provides 5 kcal per 5 ml spoonful. Information for adults intending to take this medicine
All the information in this leaflet applies to you as well.
If you are elderly you may be more likely to have some of the possible side effects listed later in the leaflet.
If you have had a stroke, have heart problems, you smoke, have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes talk to your pharmacist or doctor before you take this medicine (see 'Risk of heart attack or stroke' above).
Pregnancy: Do not take this medicine if you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you are in the first 6 months of pregnancy.
Breastfeeding: Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before you take this medicine.
If you are a woman of childbearing age
taking this medicine, it may reduce your ability to become pregnant. This effect will be reversed on stopping the medicine.
Do not take this medicine if you have taken mifepristone (for termination of pregnancy) in the last 12 days.
/How to give this medicine
Check the cap seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not give the medicine.
It is important to shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use.
Always use the syringe supplied with the pack. The syringe can be used to measure 2.5 ml or 5 ml by _ drawing the Jiquid tqthe correct mark on Jhe syringe.
|
Age |
How much |
How often |
|
3 months up to 6 months weighing over 5 kg |
2.5 ml |
3 times in 24 hours |
|
6 months up to 1 year |
2.5 ml |
3 to 4 times in 24 hours |
|
1 year up to 4 years |
5 ml |
3 times in 24 hours |
|
4 years up to 7 years |
7.5 ml |
3 times in 24 hours |
|
7 years up to 10 years |
10 ml |
3 times in 24 hours |
|
10 years up to 12 years |
15 ml |
3 times in 24 hours |
|
Don't give more often than every 4 hours | ||
Give the lowest amount for the shortest possible time to relieve the symptoms.
If symptoms worsen at any time, talk to your doctor.
For a child under 6 months of age, if symptoms do not go away within 24 hours (3 doses), talk to your doctor.
For a child of 6 months of age and over, if
symptoms do not go away within 3 days talk to your doctor.
For fever relief after vaccination at 3 months of age: Give 2.5ml. Give a second 2.5 ml after 6 hours, if you need to. Don't give any more medicine after second 2.5 ml. See a doctor if fever continues.
Do not give more than the amount recommended above.
Do not give to children under 3 months of age. Directions for using the syringe:
1. Shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use.
2. Push the syringe firmly into the plug (hole) in the neck of the bottle.
3. To fill the syringe, turn the bottle upside down. Whilst holding the syringe in place, gently pull the plunger down drawing the medicine to the correct mark (2.5 ml or 5 ml) on the syringe.
4. Turn the bottle the right way up, and then gently twist the syringe to remove from the bottle plug.
5. Place the end of the syringe into the child’s mouth, normally to the side of the mouth between the gums and cheek. Press the plunger down to slowly and gently release the medicine.
6. If the table above advises you to give more than 5 ml of the medicine, repeat steps 2 to 5 to give your child the correct amount of medicine.
After use replace the cap on the top of the bottle tightly. Store all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Wash the syringe in warm water and allow to dry.
f If you give too much: Talk to a doctor straight away. Take the medicine and this leaflet with you.
Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some.
? If your child gets any of these serious side effects, stop giving the medicine. See a doctor at once:
• Your child is sick and it contains blood or dark particles that look like coffee grounds
• Pass blood in their stools or pass black tarry stools
• Tiredness or severe exhaustion, changes“in the 1 blood which may cause unusual bruising or unexplained bleeding and an increase in the i number of infections that they get
(e.g. sore throats, mouth ulcers, flu-like symptoms , including fever) i
• Stomach problems including pain, indigestion j
or heartburn i
• Une>plained wheezing (asthma), worsening of 1 existing asthma, difficulty in breathing, swelling of the| face, tongue, neck or throat, fast heart rate, fainting, i dizziness or collapse (severe allergic reactions)
• Allergic skin reactions such as itchy, red, raised ,
rash (which can sometimes be severe and 1
include peeling, blistering and lesions of the skin) j
• Worsening of existing severe skin infections (you i
may notice a rash, blistering and discolouration ofj the skin, fever, drowsiness, diarrhoea and j
sickness), or worsening of other infections ' including chicken pox or shingles
• Meningitis (e.g. stiff neck, fever, disorientation) .
• High blood pressure, heart failure (your child may1 be tired, have difficulty breathing or swollen legs) j
• A small increased risk of heart attack or stroke if i they take large amounts for a long time
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes, pale stools or , upper abdominal pain (these may be signs of 1 liver problems)
• Swellings or ulcers of the stomach i
• Kidney problems, which may lead to kidney 1
failure (your child may pass more or less urine, j have blood in the urine or cloudy urine, or feel ' breathless, very tired or weak, have no appetite, j or have swollen ankles) i
If your child gets any of the following side j effects see your pharmacist or doctor: ,
• Uncommon, feeling sick or rarely, being sick 1
• Uncommon, headache
• Rarely, diarrhoea, constipation and wind, and i
very rarely, worsening of colitis or j
• Frequency not known, swellings or ulcers of the '
mouth lining, fluid retention, which may cause swelling of the limbs i
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, j pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible i side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also j report side effects directly via the Yellow Card i Scheme at: www.mhra.aov.uk/vellowcard. 1
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine, i
How to store this medicine
Do not store above 25°C.
Keep this medicine in a safe place out of the sight and reach of children, preferably in a locked cupboard. 1 Use by the date on the end flap of the carton, j
What is in this medicine
Each 5 ml of oral suspension contains '
Ibuprofen 100 mg, which is the active ingredient, j As well as the active ingredient, the suspension also1 contains purified water, maltitol liquid (E965), glycerolj (E422), xanthan gum, sodium citrate, citric acid, i sodium saccharin, sodium chloride, polysorbate 80, j domiphen bromide, strawberry flavour. j
The pack contains 30, 50,100,150 or 200 ml of off white, strawberry-flavoured syrupy suspension. , Not all pack sizes may be marketed. 1
Who makes this medicine
Manufactured for the Marketing Authorisation holder The Boots Company PLC Nottingham i NG2 3AA by BCM Ltd Nottingham NG2 3AA ; Leaflet prepared April 2015 i
If you would like any further information about j this medicine, please contact The Boots '
Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA
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Information for the user
Ibuprofen 3 Months Plus 100 mg/5 ml Oral Suspension Strawberry Flavour
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
240 mm
This medicine is available without prescription to treat minor conditions. However, you still need to give it carefully to get the best results from it.
• Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again
• Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice
• The leaflet is written in terms of giving this medicine to your child, but if you are an adult who is intending to take this medicine yourself the information in this leaflet will apply to you as well
What this medicine is for
This medicine contains Ibuprofen which belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which act to relieve pain, swelling (inflammation) and reduce fever. It can be used for the fast, effective relief of mild to moderate pain such as teething pain, toothache, earache, sore throat, headaches and minor aches and sprains. It can also be used to relieve the symptoms of colds and flu and to reduce fever, including fever after vaccination at 3 months of age.
Before you give this medicine
This medicine can be given to children from the age of 3 months. However, some children should not be given this medicine or you should seek the advice of their pharmacist or doctor first.
XDo not give:
• If your child is under 3 months old, or weighs less than 5 kg
• If your child has a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding, or has had one twice or more in the past
• If your child has had perforation or a bleeding stomach after taking a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine (your child may have been sick and it contained blood or dark particles that look like coffee grounds, passed blood in their stools or passed black tarry stools)
• If your child is allergic to ibuprofen or any other ingredients in the product, aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (your child has ever had asthma, runny nose, itchy skin or swelling of the lips, face or throat after taking these medicines)
• If your child has severe heart, kidney or liver failure
• If your child is taking aspirin with a daily dose above 75 mg, or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (aspirin should not generally be given to children under 16, but doctors may occasionally prescribe it)
• If your child has an intolerance to some sugars, unless your doctor tells you to (this medicine contains maltitol liquid)
? Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:
• If your child has asthma, a history of asthma or other allergic disease
• If your child has bowel problems, or Crohn's Disease
• If your child has other kidney, heart or liver problems (see above)
• If your child has connective tissue disorders such as SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)
• If your child has chickenpox
• If your child is on a low salt (sodium) diet (this medicine contains 11 mg of sodium per 5 ml spoonful)
• If your child has had a stroke, or has heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol - see 'Risk of heart attack or stroke1 in 'Other important information'
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If your child takes other medicines
Before you give this medicine, make sure that you tell your pharmacist about ANY other medicines you might be giving to the child at the same time, particularly the following:
• Other pain killers (including NSAIDs)
• Aspirin 75 mg (to prevent heart attacks or strokes) - the protection may be reduced when you take ibuprofen
• Medicines to thin the blood (e.g. warfarin)
• Water tablets (diuretics), medicines to treat high blood pressure, medicines for heart problems
• Corticosteroids (for pain and swelling)
• Lithium (for bipolar disorder)
• Methotrexate (for cancer, psoriasis or rheumatism)
• Zidovudine (for HIV infection)
• Quinolone antibiotics (for infection)
• Medicines for depression (including selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors)
• Ciclosporin or tacrolimus (given after transplant surgery, or for psoriasis or rheumatism)
If you are unsure about interactions with any other medicines, talk to your pharmacist. This includes medicines prescribed by your doctor and medicine you have bought for your child, including herbal and homeopathic remedies.
Other important information
Risk of heart attack or stroke: Ibuprofen may increase the risk if your child takes large amounts for a long time. The risk is small. Give the lowest amount for the shortest possible time to reduce this risk.
Information about some of the ingredients:
Maltitol liquid may have a mild laxative effect. Each 5 ml spoonful contains 2.1 g maltitol. This provides 5 kcal per 5 ml spoonful. Information for adults intending to take this medicine
All the information in this leaflet applies to you as well.
If you are elderly you may be more likely to have some of the possible side effects listed later in the leaflet.
If you have had a stroke, have heart problems, you smoke, have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes talk to your pharmacist or doctor before you take this medicine (see 'Risk of heart attack or stroke' above).
Pregnancy: Do not take this medicine if you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you are in the first 6 months of pregnancy.
Breastfeeding: Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before you take this medicine.
If you are a woman of childbearing age
taking this medicine, it may reduce your ability to become pregnant. This effect will be reversed on stopping the medicine.
Do not take this medicine if you have taken mifepristone (for termination of pregnancy) in the last 12 days.
/How to give this medicine
Check the cap seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not give the medicine.
It is important to shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use.
Always use the syringe supplied with the pack. The syringe can be used to measure 2.5 ml or 5 ml by _ drawing the JiqujdJo the correct mark on Jhe syringe.
|
Age |
How much |
How often |
|
3 months up to 6 months weighing over 5 kg |
2.5 ml |
3 times in 24 hours |
|
6 months up to 1 year |
2.5 ml |
3 to 4 times in 24 hours |
|
1 year up to 4 years |
5 ml |
3 times in 24 hours |
|
4 years up to 7 years |
7.5 ml |
3 times in 24 hours |
|
7 years up to 10 years |
10 ml |
3 times in 24 hours |
|
10 years up to 12 years |
15 ml |
3 times in 24 hours |
|
Don't give more often than every 4 hours | ||
Give the lowest amount for the shortest possible time to relieve the symptoms.
If symptoms worsen at any time, talk to your doctor.
For a child under 6 months of age, if symptoms do not go away within 24 hours (3 doses), talk to your doctor.
For a child of 6 months of age and over, if
symptoms do not go away within 3 days talk to your doctor.
For fever relief after vaccination at 3 months of age: Give 2.5ml. Give a second 2.5 ml after 6 hours, if you need to. Don't give any more medicine after second 2.5 ml. See a doctor if fever continues.
Do not give more than the amount recommended above.
Do not give to children under 3 months of age. Directions for using the syringe:
1. Shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use.
2. Push the syringe firmly into the plug (hole) in the neck of the bottle.
3. To fill the syringe, turn the bottle upside down. Whilst holding the syringe in place, gently pull the plunger down drawing the medicine to the correct mark (2.5 ml or 5 ml) on the syringe.
4. Turn the bottle the right way up, and then gently twist the syringe to remove from the bottle plug.
5. Place the end of the syringe into the child’s mouth, normally to the side of the mouth between the gums and cheek. Press the plunger down to slowly and gently release the medicine.
6. If the table above advises you to give more than 5 ml of the medicine, repeat steps 2 to 5 to give your child the correct amount of medicine.
After use replace the cap on the top of the bottle tightly. Store all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Wash the syringe in warm water and allow to dry.
f If you give too much: Talk to a doctor straight away. Take the medicine and this leaflet with you.
Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some.
? If your child gets any of these serious side effects, stop giving the medicine. See a doctor at once:
• Your child is sick and it contains blood or dark particles that look like coffee grounds
• Pass blood in their stools or pass black tarry stools
• Tiredness or severe exhaustion, changesfln the 1 blood which may cause unusual bruising or unexplained bleeding and an increase in the i number of infections that they get
(e.g. sore throats, mouth ulcers, flu-like symptoms , including fever) '
• Stomach problems including pain, indigestion j
or heartburn i
• Unexplained wheezing (asthma), worsening of 1 existing asthma, difficulty in breathing, swelling of the| face, tongue, neck or throat, fast heart rate, fainting, i dizziness or collapse (severe allergic reactions)
• Allergic skin reactions such as itchy, red, raised ,
rash (which can sometimes be severe and 1
include peeling, blistering and lesions of the skin) j
• Worsening of existing severe skin infections (you i
may notice a rash, blistering and discolouration ofj the skin, fever, drowsiness, diarrhoea and j
sickness), or worsening of other infections ' including chicken pox or shingles
• Meningitis (e.g. stiff neck, fever, disorientation) .
• High blood pressure, heart failure (your child may1 be tired, have difficulty breathing or swollen legs) j
• A small increased risk of heart attack or stroke if i they take large amounts for a long time
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes, pale stools or , upper abdominal pain (these may be signs of 1 liver problems)
• Swellings or ulcers of the stomach i
• Kidney problems, which may lead to kidney 1
failure (your child may pass more or less urine, j have blood in the urine or cloudy urine, or feel ' breathless, very tired or weak, have no appetite, j or have swollen ankles) i
If your child gets any of the following side ( effects see your pharmacist or doctor: ,
• Uncommon, feeling sick or rarely, being sick 1
• Uncommon, headache
• Rarely, diarrhoea, constipation and wind, and i
very rarely, worsening of colitis or j
• Frequency not known, swellings or ulcers of the '
mouth lining, fluid retention, which may cause swelling of the limbs i
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, j pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible i side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also j report side effects directly via the Yellow Card , Scheme at: www.mhra.aov.uk/vellowcard. 1
By reporting side effects you can help provide j more information on the safety of this medicine, i
How to store this medicine
Do not store above 25°C.
Keep this medicine in a safe place out of the sight and reach of children, preferably in a locked cupboard. 1 Use by the date on the end flap of the carton, j
What is in this medicine
Each 5 ml of oral suspension contains '
Ibuprofen 100 mg, which is the active ingredient, j As well as the active ingredient, the suspension also1 contains purified water, maltitol liquid (E965), glycerolj (E422), xanthan gum, sodium citrate, citric acid, i sodium saccharin, sodium chloride, polysorbate 80, j domiphen bromide, strawberry flavour. j
The pack contains 30 ml, 50 ml, 100 ml or 150 ml j of off white, strawberry-flavoured syrupy suspension.! Not all pack sizes may be marketed. 1
Who makes this medicine
Manufactured for the Marketing Authorisation holder The Boots Company PLC Nottingham i NG2 3AA by BCM Ltd Nottingham NG2 3AA j Leaflet prepared April 2015 i
If you would like any further information about I this medicine, please contact The Boots 1
Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA
ARTWORK TEXT SIZE
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