Indications: Prescription and OTC: Ibuprofen 100 mg / 5 ml Oral Suspension is used as an analgesic for relief of mild to moderate muscular pain, post-immunisation pyrexia, symptomatic relief of headache, earache, dental pain and backache. It can also be used in minor injuries such as sprains and strains. Ibuprofen 100 mg / 5 ml Oral Suspension is effective in the relief of feverishness and symptoms of colds and influenza.
Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: The recommended dose is 200 mg-400 mg (10-20 ml), up to three times a day as required. Leave at least four hours between doses and do not take more than 1200 mg (60 ml) in any 24 hour period.
Children: For pain and fever – 20 mg/kg/day in divided doses (including OTC use).
Infants 3-6 months weighing more than 5 kg: One 2.5 ml dose may be taken 3 times in 24 hours.
Do not use for more than 24 hours
Infants 6 months-1 year: 2.5 ml three to four times a day.
