Posology : מינונים

4.2 Posology and method of administration

Posology
The lowest effective dose should be used for the shortest duration necessary to relieve symptoms (see section 4.4).

For pain and fever: The daily dosage of Children's Advil aged 6 months to 12 years old is 5 to 10 mg/kg ORALLY every 6 to 8 hours as needed MAX 4 doses/day.
Infants and children aged 3 -6 months: dosage according to physician’s prescription only. Children with identical ages can have significantly different weights. Therefore, try to obtain the weight of the child and determine the dosage by weight. Only if you cannot find the child's weight determine the dosage according to age.
Using the measuring cup or syringe dosing device provided this can be achieved as follows:

Dosing chart
Weight              Age                Dosage                    Number of times in 24 hours
Under 5 kg         3 – 6 months       According to physician's prescription only 5 – 5.4 kg                                  2 ml
5.5 – 8.1 kg      6 – 11 months             2.5 ml
8.2 – 10.9 kg     12 – 23 months            3.75 ml
11 – 15 kg         2 – 3 years              5 ml
3 – 4 times
16 – 21 kg         4 – 5 years             7.5 ml
22 – 26 kg         6 – 8 years             10 ml
27 – 32 kg        9 – 10 years            12.5 ml
33 – 43 kg       11 – 12 years             15 ml

Doses should be given approximately every 6 to 8 hours, (or with a minimum of 4 hours between each dose if required).
For short term use only.
If the child's (aged over 6 months) symptoms persist for more than 3 days, consult your doctor.
For children aged 3-6 months, medical advice should be sought after 24 hours use (3 doses) if symptoms persist.
The lowest effective dose should be used for the shortest duration necessary to relieve symptoms (see section 4.4).

Method of administration
For oral administration.

For patients with sensitive stomachs the product can be taken with or after food.