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Advil Childrens Pain and Fever Relief 2 to 12 Years TM

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Active ingredients: ibuprofen

Brand name

(ARTG)

: ADVIL CHILDREN 2-12 YEARS PAIN & FEVER RELIEF ibuprofen 100 mg/5 mL oral liquid suspension bottle

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Temporary relief of pain and discomfort associated with common colds and flu, sore throat, earache, headache, toothache and body aches and pains in children 3 months to 12 years. Reduces fever.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Oral Liquid, suspension
  • Oral
  • White to off white suspension with banana odour

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.

  • 100mL pack
  • 200mL pack
  • 25 mL pack
  • 45mL 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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