Fast & Tracked Delivery
Babies under 2 months:
Do not give to babies under 2 months old. Consult your doctor.
For use after Men B vaccinations (at 2 and 4 months):
| Age of child | Up to 6 months (usually at 2 and 4 months) |
|---|---|
| Dose 1 | One 2.5ml dose as soon as possible after vaccination |
| Dose 2 | One 2.5ml dose 4-6 hours after first dose |
| Dose 3 | One 2.5ml dose 4-6 hours after the second dose |
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For pain & other causes of fever:
| Age of child | How much |
|---|---|
| 2-3 months | 2.5ml (if necessary, after 4-6 hours, give a second 2.5ml dose) |
- Only give if your baby weighs over 4kg and was born after 37 weeks
- Leave at least 4 hours between doses
- Do not give more than two doses. This is to ensure that fever that may be due to a serious infection is quickly diagnosed. If your child is still feverish after two doses, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
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| Age of child | How much | How often (in 24 hours) |
|---|---|---|
| 3-6 months | 2.5ml | Up to 4 times |
| 6-24 months | 5ml | Up to 4 times |
| 2-4 years | 7.5ml (5ml + 2.5ml) | Up to 4 times |
| 4-6 years | 10ml (5ml + 5ml) | Up to 4 times |
- Do not give more than 4 doses in any 24 hour period
- Leave at least 4 hours between doses
- Do not give this medicine to your child for more than 3 days without speaking to your doctor or pharmacist
*Remember that dosing instructions for ibuprofen are different, always read the Patient Information
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