Calprofen® is a strawberry flavoured Ibuprofen oral suspension.
- Colour & Sugar Free
- Pain & fever relief
- Syringe
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 pains and aches.
Ingredients
Each 5 ml of Oral Suspension contains 100 mg Ibuprofen, Also contains: E965, E219, E217, E1520, E422 and Ethanol
Preparation and Usage
Read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
This product is intended for use in children aged 3 months to 12 years.
Dosage: For oral use. Shake the bottle well before use. A syringe is provided to measure doses of 2.5 ml and 5 ml, always use the syringe supplied with the pack.
Post-immunisation fever:
2.5 ml, followed by another 2.5 ml six hours later if necessary.
Only give if your baby is 3 months and over.
Only give if your baby weighs over 5kg.
Do not give more than 2 doses in 24 hours.
If fever is not reduced you should consult your doctor.
Pain and Fever Relief:
Age: Babies under 3 months; do not give to babies under 3 months. Consult your doctor
Age: 3 months - 6 months (weighing over 5 kg), Dose: 2.5 ml may be taken 3 times in 24 hours
Age: 6 months - 12 months, Dose: 2.5 ml 3 times a day
Age: 1 year - 2 years, Dose: 2.5 ml 3 to 4 times a day
Age: 3 years 7 - years, Dose: 5 ml 3 or 4 times a day
Age: 8 years - 12 years, Dose: 10 ml (5 ml + 5 ml) 3 or 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 months to under 6 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.
The lowest effective dose should be used for the shortest duration necessary to relieve symptoms. If your child has an infection, consult a doctor without a delay if symptoms (such as fever and pain) persist or worsen
Storage
Do not store above 25°C.
Max Temp °C: 25
Safety
Safety Warning
Not recommended for children under 3 months.
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.
- Is taking other NSAID painkillers, or aspirin with a daily dose above 75 mg.
Speak to a pharmacist or doctor before giving this product if your baby or child:
- Has or has had asthma, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, a stroke, heart, liver, kidney or bowel problems, or is dehydrated.
Do not use this product and speak to your doctor if you are trying to get pregnant, suspect you are pregnant, are pregnant or are breast-feeding. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you are elderly or a smoker.
See leaflet for additional safety warnings.
Keep out of sight and reach of children.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
KEEP OUT OF THE SIGHT AND REACH OF CHILDREN.
DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE.
Manufacturer’s Address
McNeil Products Ltd,
HP12 4EG,
UK.
