Advil Infant's Suspension
Great tasting grape flavoured concentrated liquid ibuprofen suspension formulated to reduce fever and pain in babies aged between 3 months to 2 years.
Product Features
- Up to 8 hours fever relief
- Delicious, colour-free grape flavour
- Concentrated formula
- Effectively relieves babies’ common aches and pains
- Dosing device included
Product Description
Advil Infant Pain & Fever Suspension contains ibuprofen, and reduces temperature for up to 8 hours. Its delicious grape flavour comes as a concentrated formula, so you don’t have to give your child as much liquid compared to regular suspensions.
It provides effective relief from pain and fever, including fever associated with immunisation.
What Does it Relieve?
Advil Infant Pain & Fever Relief Suspension reduces fever temperature for up to 8 hours including fever associated with immunisation.
It also provides temporary relief of pain associated with:
- Teething
- Earache
- Immunisation
- Symptoms of Colds & Flu
- Headache
- Minor aches
- Sore throats
- Sprains & strains
Active Ingredient
- Each 1mL suspension contains ibuprofen 40mg
Who can use this product
- Infants 3 months to 12 months (under doctor's advice)
- Children 1 to 2 years
- Do not use for infants under 3 months and/or weighing less than 6kg See also Product Comparison
Dosage information
- Dosage based on 5-10 mg/kg/dose:
Who | Avg. Body Weight | How Much | Time between each dose | Maximum no. of Doses |
---|---|---|---|---|
3 to under 6 months | 6 - 8 kg | 1.5mL | Every 6-8 hours as necessary | 4 doses in 24 hours |
6 to under 12 months | 8 - 10 kg | 2mL | ||
1 to 2 years | 10 - 12 kg | 2.5mL |
Shake bottle before use.
A dosing device is included with this product for accurate dose measurement.
Wash measuring device after each use.
For precautions, warnings and contraindications please refer to the carton.
40mL bottle with dosing device
- Advil Infant Pain & Fever Relief Suspension is only available in pharmacy retail outlets
Do not use this product:
- In infants under 3 months and/or weighing less than 6 kg
- If your child has a current or past history of a stomach ulcer or bleeding disorder
- If your child has impaired kidney function or heart failure
- If your child is allergic to ibuprofen, aspirin or other anti-inflammatory medicines or any other components of this product
- If you are pregnant, or trying to become pregnant
Ask your doctor before use if:
- Your child suffers from asthma, urticaria or rhinitis
- Your child has indigestion, stomach pain, high blood pressure, heart or liver disease
- Your child has not been taking fluids or has lost fluids due to vomiting or diarrhoea
- Your child is taking other medicines regularly or medicines containing ibuprofen, aspirin or other anti-inflammatory ingredients or blood thinners
- Your child is taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
- Your child is under doctor’s care for a serious condition
- You are breastfeeding
While using this product:
- Stop use and ask your doctor immediately if you see an allergic reaction including skin reddening, rash or blisters or if pain or fever gets worse or lasts for more than a few days
- Stop use and ask your doctor immediately if you see blood in the vomit or bloody or black stools
- Do not use for more than a few days at a time unless a doctor has told you to. Do not exceed the recommended dose. Excessive or prolonged use can be harmful and increase the risk of heart attack, heart disease, stroke or liver damage
- Side effects may be minimised by using for the shortest duration necessary.
- If an overdose is taken or suspected, ring the Poisons Information Centre (Australia 13 11 26, New Zealand 0800 764 766), discontinue use & seek professional advice immediately
Contains: benzoates, hydroxybenzoates, sulfites, sugars