Pediaprofen 50mg/1.25ml

Indication

Pediaprofen (Ibuprofen 50 mg/1.25 mL oral drops) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used in infants and young children to relieve mild to moderate pain and to reduce fever.

Ingredients

• Ibuprofen

Direction

Infants and children: Dose is based on body weight — typically 5–10 mg/kg every 6–8 hours as needed. Do not exceed 40 mg/kg/day. Administer with or after food to reduce gastric irritation. Use the provided dropper/syringe for accurate dosing. Do not give to infants under 3 months unless directed by a physician.

Side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• diarrhea
• Gastric irritation or ulceration (with prolonged use)
• Headache
• dizziness
• Skin rash
• Elevated liver enzymes (rare)

Precautions

• Do not use in infants under 3 months of age or weighing less than 5 kg without medical advice.
• Do not use if allergic to ibuprofen
• aspirin
• or other NSAIDs.
• Contraindicated in patients with active peptic ulcer
• gastrointestinal bleeding
• or severe renal
• hepatic
• or cardiac impairment.
• Use with caution in asthmatic patients (may precipitate bronchospasm).
• Do not use concomitantly with other NSAIDs or aspirin.
• Avoid in dehydrated patients.
• Consult a physician if fever persists more than 3 days or pain more than 5 days.
• Keep out of reach of children.