Anofen Syrup 20 mg/ml

Indication

Used to relieve mild to moderate pain and fever in children, including pain associated with cold, flu, earache, and teething. Also used to relieve symptoms of inflammation.

Ingredients

• Ibuprofen

Direction

Children 6 months–1 year (5–7.6 kg): 2.5 mL (50 mg) 3–4 times daily. Children 1–3 years (7.7–14 kg): 5 mL (100 mg) 3–4 times daily. Children 3–7 years (15–19 kg): 7.5 mL (150 mg) 3–4 times daily. Children 7–10 years (20–29 kg): 10 mL (200 mg) 3–4 times daily. Shake well before use. Do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours. Do not use with other ibuprofen products.

Side effects

• Common: nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhoea
• abdominal pain.
• Uncommon: rash
• urticaria.
• Rare: gastrointestinal bleeding
• renal impairment.
• Very rare: severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis
• bronchospasm).

Precautions

• Do not use in infants under 3 months or under 5 kg.
• Contraindicated if allergic to ibuprofen
• aspirin
• or other NSAIDs.
• Do not use in children with active peptic ulcer
• gastrointestinal bleeding
• or renal impairment.
• Use with caution in children with asthma — may trigger bronchospasm.
• Do not combine with other NSAIDs.
• Consult a doctor if fever lasts more than 3 days or pain more than 5 days.
• Keep out of reach of children.