Ibuprofen 100mg/5ml Suspension For Children

Ibuprofen 100mg Suspension For Children soothes away pain from teething and toothache, earache, sore throats, headache and minor aches and sprains. Ibuprofen suspension 100mg/5ml contains the same active ingredient as Nurofen for children which retails for £3.59 in chemists and supermarkets. It provides relief by changing the body's response to high temperature, pain and swelling. The suspension contains the active ingredient ibuprofen, which belongs to a group of medicines known as non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It acts by targeting the source of fever and pain.

How can you sell this item for so much less than my local chemist?

We keep our overheads to a minimum, ensure the margins added are fair and work on larger sale volumes than a local chemist. All these measures provide major cost saving benefits to the consumer. Our prices on this medication are based on the non branded version of Nurofen suspension. Nurofen's suspensions active ingredient is 100mg/5ml ibuprofen which actually provides the desired effects.

Does your medication give me the same effect as the branded version?

Absolutely. When a pharmaceutical company develops a drug it is given unique rights to sell it for a number of years. Once that ends any company can make it providing they meet the regulations. Therefore, over the counter drugs have identical medical properties regardless of brand, packaging and advertising.

The key is the ‘active' ingredient - the chemical that actually treats the symptom.  Protections and quality control apply equally to all branded and non branded products. The non branded product must meet the same quality standards as the branded version. Packaging may vary, but the items are identical and the results will be the same.

Dr. Chris Steele GP, the resident Doctor on ITV1's This Morning agrees:

“The key is the active ingredient. Look on the brand you know, note the active ingredient and then check it's the same one at the same dose as the generic brand."

Dosage of Ibuprofen 100mg Suspension For Children recommendedfor:

Fever caused by immunisation:

• Only give this product to a baby under 6 months old if your doctor tells you to. Give 2.5ml, and if necessary, a further 2.5ml 6 hours later.
• Do not give more than 5ml in 24 hours.
• If the fever is not reduced, do not give a third dose - consult your doctor.

For fever and pain:

• This medicine is for short term use only. If your child's symptoms persist for more than 3 days consult your doctor.
• Only give this product to a baby under 6 months old if your doctor tells you to
• Babies 6-12 months: Give 2.5ml three to four times in 24 hours.
• Children 1-3 years: Give 5ml three times in 24 hours.
• Children 4-6 years: Give 7.5ml (5ml 2.5ml) three times in 24 hours.
• Children 7-9 years: Give 10ml three times in 24 hours.
• Children 10-12 years: Give 15ml three times in 24 hours.

Each 5ml of Ibuprofen 100mg Suspension For Children contains:

The active ingredient Ibuprofen Ph Eur. 100mg

Possible side effects whilst taking Ibuprofen 100mg Suspension For Children:

Although side effects are uncommon, your child may get one of the known side effects of NSAIDs. If they do or if you have any concerns, stop giving this medicine to your child talk to your doctor as soon as possible.

• The most common side effects are a mild laxative effect, stomach discomfort
• Rare side effects are nausea, stomach pain, rash, itching, or worsening of asthma, unexplained wheezing or shortness of breath
• More rarely facial swelling - get medical help straight away (this may be a rare but severe allergic reaction) black, tarry stools, stomach ulcers or bleeding, skin peeling, easy bruising.

Caution before giving Ibuprofen 100mg Suspension For Children:

Do not give to babies or children:

• Who have had stomach ulcers or other serious stomach disorders
• Who suffer a worsening of asthma, runny noses or hives due to aspirin or other similar medicines
• Who are sensitive to any of the ingredients.

Talk to your doctor br pharmacist before giving Ibuprofen suspension to your child if they/you:

• Have asthma or have suffered from asthma
• Have kidney, heart or liver problems
• Is allergic to aspirin
• Has inherited problems coping with fructose/fruit sugar (hereditary fructose intolerance). This is because the body can make some fructose from the ingredient maltitol
• Still has, after immunisation, a high temperature which you think might require a third dose of the medicine

Also talk to your doctor before use if your child is taking any other medicines or treatment, particularly:

• Other pain relievers or other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or aspirin
• Medicines for high blood pressure and water tablets (diuretics)
• Medicines for thinning the blood (anti-coagulants)
• Corticosteroids
• Methotrexate
• Lithium (used to treat depression)

What to do if you give too much?

Problems in overdose are rare, but if you accidentally give more than the recommended dose contact your doctor straight away.

Standard Delivery
For orders under £40 in value we charge £3.49 for UK mainland delivery, regardless of weight and size. The vast majority of orders (over 90%) are despatched either on the same working day or the following working day. A signature is required on receipt. Our standard delivery option includes packaging, handling, delivery insurance and Royal Mail 1st Class recorded delivery postal costs.
To ensure patient safety, private prescription orders are despatched via a courier delivery service and are not eligible for free delivery.
For orders that weigh 25kg or more (and for every subsequent 25kgs) there is an additional handling charge of £3.49 per 25kg. All other delivery conditions apply as above.

Delivery charges to Europe are shown at checkout dependent on the weight of your parcel and destination. Delivery is usually within 3-10 days from dispatch. Certain product and weight restrictions apply.

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Note: Certain weight and product restrictions apply.

To ensure patient safety, private prescription orders are despatched via a courier delivery service and are not eligible for free delivery.