Do NOT give this medicine if your child:

• is allergic to ibuprofen or any of the other ingredients of this medicine

• has had an allergic reaction or wheezing after taking aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers.

• has ever had a stomach ulcer or a history of bleeding into, or perforation of, the intestine especially after previous NSAID treatment (symptoms may include severe stomach pain or vomiting blood that contains dark particles)

• is taking any other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers (NSAIDs)

• has ever had severe kidney, heart or liver problems

• has an inherited intolerance to some sugars

• is less than 3 months old If any of these apply, ask for advice from a doctor or pharmacist before giving this medicine. Warnings and Precautions Skin reactions Serious skin reactions have been reported in association with Ibuprofen 100 mg/5 ml Oral Suspension treatment. You should stop taking Ibuprofen 100 mg/5 ml Oral Suspension and seek medical attention immediately, if you develop any skin rash, lesions of the mucous membranes, blisters or other signs of allergy since this can be the first signs of a very serious skin reaction including a life-threatening widespread rash with blisters and peeling skin, particularly occurring around the mouth, nose, eyes and genitals. These are known as Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS).  There is a risk of renal (kidney) impairment in dehydrated children. If you are taking Ibuprofen Oral Suspension for longer than the recommended time or at higher than recommended doses you are at risk of serious harms. These include serious harms to the stomach/gut and kidneys, as well as very low levels of potassium in your blood. These can be fatal. You should discuss your child’s treatment with your doctor or pharmacist before giving Ibuprofen 100 mg/5 ml Oral Suspension if your child:

• has high blood pressure, kidney or liver problems

• has asthma or diabetes

• has lupus or a mixed connective tissue disease

• has a chronic inflammatory intestinal disease such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease or gastrointestinal bleeding • has chickenpox • has an infection – please see heading “Infections” below. This product is intended for children aged between 3 months and 12 years. If you are an adult taking this product; The above warnings and information apply, and in addition the following also applies:

• Do NOT take this product if you are taking aspirin at doses above 75 mg daily. If you are on low dose aspirin (up to 75 mg daily) speak to your doctor or pharmacist before you take this product.

• Anti-inflammatory/pain-killer medicines like ibuprofen may be associated with a small increased risk of heart attack (‘myocardial infarction’) or stroke, particularly when used at high doses. Do not exceed the recommended dose or duration of treatment.

• Do not take if you are in the last three months of pregnancy. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking if;

• you are in the first six months of pregnancy

• you are elderly

• you are trying to get pregnant. Ibuprofen belongs to a group of medicines which may impair fertility in women. This effect is reversible on stopping the medicine. It is unlikely that Ibuprofen, used occasionally, will affect your chances of becoming pregnant, however, tell your doctor before taking this medicine if you have problems becoming pregnant

• if you have heart problems including heart failure, angina (chest pain), or if you have had a heart attack, bypass surgery, peripheral artery disease (poor circulation in the legs or feet due to narrow or blocked arteries), or any kind of stroke (including ‘mini-stroke’ or transient ischaemic attack ‘TIA’).

• if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, have a family history of heart disease or stroke, or if you are a smoker.

DOSAGE: Children (A spoon is provided to measure doses of 2.5 ml or 5 ml)

3 – 6 months (weighing over 5 kg)2.5 ml 3 times a day

6 months – 1 year2.5 ml 3 to 4 times a day

1 year – 4 years5 ml 3 times a day

4 years – 7 years7.5 ml 3 times a day

7 years – 12 years

Do not give to babies under 3 months 10 ml 3 times a day Do not give for more than 24 hours. Do not give to children aged 6 months and older for more than 3 days.