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Ibuprofen Children's Infant Drops (Apohealth) TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: ibuprofen

Pack: Ibuprofen Children's Infant Drops (Apohealth) 40 mg/mL oral liquid, 50 mL, bottle

Brand name

(ARTG)

: APOHEALTH CHILDREN’S IBUPROFEN INFANT DROPS 40 mg/mL oral suspension bottle

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Temporary relief of pain associated with teething, immunisation, earache, colds and flu, sore throat, minor aches and headache. Reduces fever

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Oral Liquid, suspension
  • Oral
  • Off white coloured uniform suspension with a characteristics strawberry flavour

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 2 : Pharmacy Medicine.

  • 50 mL pack

Over 65 ?

(AHT)

This medicine contains the active ingredients:

If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient ibuprofen

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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