Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)
Ibuprofen, USP 100 mg (NSAID)**
**Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Uses
temporarily
- relieves minor aches and pains due to: common cold,flu, sore throat, headache and toothache
- reduces fever
Warnings
Allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin.
Symptoms may include:
- hives
- facial swelling
- asthma (wheezing)
- shock
- skin reddening
- rash
- blisters
If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause stomach bleeding.
The chance is higher if your child:
- has had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
- takes a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
- takes other drug containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen naproxen, or others)
- takes more or for longer time than directed
Heart attack and stroke warning: NSAIDs, except aspirin, increase the risk of heart attack, heart failure, and stroke. These can be fatal. The risk is higher if you use more than directed or for longer than directed.
Sore throat warning: Severe or persistent sore throat or sore throat accompanied by high fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting may be serious. Consult doctor promptly. Do not use more than 2 days or administer to children under 3 years of age unless directed by a doctor.
Do not use
- if your child has ever had an allergic reaction to ibuprofen or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
- right before or after hear surgery
Ask a doctor before use if
- stomach bleeding warning applies to your child
- child has history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
- child has problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
- child has not been drinking fluids
- child has lost a lot of fluid due to vomiting or diarrhea
- child has high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, or had a stroke
- child has asthma
- child is taking a diuretic
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child is
- under a doctor's care for any serious condition
- taking any other drug
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- child experiences any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
- feels faint
- vomit blood has bloody or black stools
- has stomach pain that does not get better
- child has symptoms of heart problems or stroke:
- chest pain
- trouble breathing
- weakness in one part or side of body
- slurred speech
- leg swelling
- the child does not get any relief within first day (24hours) of treatment
- fever or pain gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present in the painful area
- any new symptoms appera
Directions
- this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use
-
do not give more than directed
- shake well before using
- mL= milliliter
- find the right dose on chart. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age
- use only enclosed dosing cup. Do not use any other dosing device/
- if needed, repeat dose every 6-8 hours
- do not use more than 4 times a day
- replace original bottle cap to maintain child resistance
Dosing Chart
| Weight (lb) | Age (yr) | Dose (mL)* |
| under 24 | under 2 | ask a doctor |
| 24-35 | 2-3 | 5 mL |
| 36-47 | 4-5 | 7.5 ml |
| 48-59 | 6-8 | 10 mL |
| 60-71 | 9-10 | 12.5 mL |
| 72-95 | 11 | 15 mL |
*or as directed by a doctor
Inactive ingredients
acesulfame potassium, artifical grape flavor, citric acid anhydrous, FD&C red #33, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, glycerin, polysorbate 80, pregelatinized corn starch, purfied water, sodium benzoate, sucrose, xanthan gum
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Compare to the active ingredients in Children's Motrin®†
For ages 2 to 11
Children's
Ibuprofen
Oral Suspension
100 mg per 5 mL
Pain reliever;
Fever reducer NSAID
No added alcohol
LAST UP TO 8 HOURS
Grape Flavor
Dosage Cup Included
FL OZ (mL)
**This product is not manufactured or distributed by McNeil Consumer Healthcare, distributor of Children's Motrin®.
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED NECKBAND IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
Distributed by:
CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
One CVS Drive
Woonsocket, RI 02895
