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 Nurofen for Children 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 and at intervals of at least 4 hours between doses. Do not exceed the dose of 40mg/kg a day. The maximum dose above 12 years of age is 1200mg /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 syringe dosing device provided this can be achieved as follows: 

Dosing chart
Num. of Times
Weight             Age               Dosage 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
3-4 times
11-15 kg         2-3 years              5 ml

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          11-12 years            15 ml

Do not give this medicine to babies under the age of 3 months.
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 under 6 months, medical advice should be sought after 24 hours use (3 doses) if the 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.