Prescription and OTC: Calprofen Ibuprofen Suspension is used as an analgesic for relief of mild to moderate muscular pain, rheumatic pain, post-immunisation pyrexia, symptomatic relief of headache, earache, dental pain, dysmenorrhoea, neuralgia, migraine and backache. It can also be used in minor injuries such as sprains and strains. Ibuprofen 100 mg / 5 ml Ibuprofen Suspension is effective in the relief of feverishness and symptoms of colds and influenza.

In the treatment of non-articular rheumatic conditions, Calprofen Ibuprofen Suspension is indicated for periarticular conditions such as frozen shoulder (capsulitis), bursitis, tendonitis, tenosynovitis and low back pain. Calprofen Ibuprofen Suspension can also be used in soft tissue injuries such as sprains and strains.

For oral administration and short-term use only.

Children:

For pain and fever – 20mg/kg/day in divided doses (including OTC use).

Post-immunisation fever: 2.5ml (50mg) followed by one further dose of 2.5ml (50mg) six hours later if necessary. No more than 2 doses in 24 hours. If fever is not reduced, consult a doctor.

For Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (prescription only use): Doses up to 30-40mg/kg/day may be taken in three or four divided doses.

Elderly: No special dosage modifications are required unless renal or hepatic function is impaired, in which case dosage should be assessed individually.

Do not give to children under 3 months of age.

The lowest effective dose should be used for the shortest duration necessary to relieve symptoms (see section 4.4).

For children aged ≥ 3 months to ≤ 5 months: if the child’s symptoms worsen or if the symptoms persist for more than 24 hours, consult a doctor

For children aged 6 months and over: if symptoms worsen or if the symptoms persist for more than 3 days, consult a doctor

Do not give this product if your baby or child

• Has (or has had two or more episodes of) a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding

• Is allergic to ibuprofen or any other ingredient of the product, aspirin or other related painkillers

• Is taking other NSAIDs painkillers, or aspirin with a daily dose above 75 mg

Speak to a pharmacist or your doctor before giving this product if your baby or child

• Has or has had asthma, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, a stroke, heart, liver, kidney or bowel problems, or is dehydrated

If you are an adult taking this product you should not take this product in the last 3 months of pregnancy and you should contact your doctor or pharmacist before taking it in the first 6 months of pregnancy, if trying to get pregnant, if you are elderly or if you are a smoker.

Do not give to babies aged from 3 to under 6 months for more than 24 hours.

Do not give to children aged 6 months and older for more than 3 days.

If symptoms persist or worsen, consult your doctor promptly.

Do not exceed the stated dose.

Not recommended for children under 3 months.