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Ibuprofen Pain and Fever 6 Months to 12 Years (Chemists' Own) 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

Brand name

(ARTG)

: CHEMISTS' OWN CHILDREN'S IBUPROFEN PAIN & FEVER 6 MONTHS - 12 YEARS 20 mg/mL oral liquid suspension bottle

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

The temporary relief of pain (and discomfort) associated with headache, toothache, dental procedures, backache, muscular aches and pains, period pain, sore throat, tennis elbow, teething, earaches, immunisation, and aches and pains associated with colds and flu. Reduces fever.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Oral Liquid, suspension
  • Oral
  • Fruit flavoured, alcohol free suspension.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

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

  • 50mL, 100mL, 150mL, 200mL 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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