Dosage

For pain, fever and symptoms of cold and influenza: the daily dose is 20-30mg/kg bodyweight in divided doses. Using the spoon or syringe dosing device provided, this can be achieved as follows: Infants 3-6 months weighing more than 5kg: 2.5ml 3 times in 24 hours. 6-12 months: 2.5ml 3-4 times in 24 hours. 1-3 years: 5ml 3 times in 24 hours. 4-6 years: 7.5ml 3 times in 24 hours. 7-9 years: 10ml 3 times in 24 hours. Doses should be given approximately every 6 to 8 hours (or with a minimum of 4 hours between each dose if required). Under 3 months: not suitable unless advised by a doctor. For juvenile rheumatoid arthritis the usual daily dosage is 30-40mg/kg/day in 3 to 4 divided doses. For post immunisation pyrexia: one 2.5ml dose followed by a further 2.5ml dose 6 hours later if necessary. No more than two 2.5ml doses in 24 hours. For short-term use only. For infants aged 3-6 months, medical advice should be sought if symptoms worsen, or not later than 24 hours if symptoms persist. If in children aged from 6 months this medicinal product is required for more than 3 days, or if symptoms worsen, a doctor should be consulted. Available in orange and strawberry flavours.