IBUPROFEN From Infants: 6 - 8 months AbZ 20 mg/ml syrup 100 ml
- The preparation is an anti-inflammatory, fever-reducing and pain-relieving drug (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug/anti-rheumatic drug, NSAID).
- Areas of application:
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This medicine is used for the short-term symptomatic treatment of
- mild to moderate pain
- Fever
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The recommended dose is:
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5 - 6 kg (Infants: 6 - 8 months)
- Single dose: 2.5 ml (equivalent to 50 mg ibuprofen)
- Maximum daily dose: 7.5 ml (equivalent to up to 150 mg ibuprofen)
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7 - 9 kg (children: 9 - 11 months)
- Single dose: 2.5 ml (equivalent to 50 mg ibuprofen)
- Maximum daily dose: 10 ml (equivalent to up to 200 mg ibuprofen)
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10 - 15 kg (Children: 1 - 3 years)
- Single dose: 5 ml (equivalent to up to 100 mg ibuprofen)
- Maximum daily dose: 15 ml (equivalent to up to 300 mg ibuprofen)
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16 - 20 kg (Children: 4 - 6 years)
- Single dose: 7.5 ml (equivalent to 150 mg ibuprofen)
- Maximum daily dose: 22.5 ml (equivalent to up to 450 mg ibuprofen)
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21 - 29 kg (Children: 7 - 9 years)
- Single dose: 10 ml (equivalent to 200 mg ibuprofen)
- Maximum daily dose: 30 ml (equivalent to up to 600 mg ibuprofen)
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5 - 6 kg (Infants: 6 - 8 months)
- If you have taken the maximum single dose, wait at least 6 hours before taking the next dose.
- The lowest effective dose should be used for the shortest duration necessary to relieve symptoms.
- If you have an infection, consult a doctor immediately if symptoms (e.g., fever and pain) persist or worsen.
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Dosage for elderly people:
- No special dose adjustment is required.
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If you have taken more ibuprofen than you should,
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If you have taken more ibuprofen than you should, or if children have accidentally taken the medicine, always contact a doctor or hospital near you for an assessment of the risk and advice on further treatment.
- Symptoms of an overdose may include nausea, stomach pain, vomiting (possibly with blood), headache, ringing in the ears, confusion, and involuntary eye movements. Gastrointestinal bleeding is also possible. At high doses, drowsiness, dizziness, chest pain, palpitations, fainting, seizures (especially in children), weakness and vertigo, blood in the urine, liver and kidney dysfunction, respiratory depression, low blood pressure, cyanosis (bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes), chills, and breathing difficulties have been reported.
- There is no specific antidote.
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If you have taken more ibuprofen than you should, or if children have accidentally taken the medicine, always contact a doctor or hospital near you for an assessment of the risk and advice on further treatment.
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If you forgot to take it:
- Do not take a double dose if you forgot to take the previous dose.
- If you have any further questions about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.