Help your child get fast fever reduction from minor aches and pains due to the common cold and flu. Formulated with 100 mg of ibuprofen per 5 mL, Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension helps reduce fever and relieve discomfort associated with sore throat, headache, toothache, colds, and flu symptoms. It contains ibuprofen, a known NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) pain reliever and fever reducer. This children’s liquid medicine provides up to eight hours of relief and is designed for children ages 2 to 11 years. The oral suspension comes in a kid-friendly Original Berry flavor, and the enclosed dosing cup helps make dosing and administration easy and convenient. Ingredients: acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin, polysorbate 80, pregelatinized starch, purified water, sodium benzoate, sucrose, xanthan gum Directions: • this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use • do not give more than directed • shake well before using • find right dose on chart. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age. • use only enclosed measuring cup • 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 Under 2 years: Ask a doctor. 24-35 lbs (2-3 years): 1 tsp or 5 mL 36-47 lbs (4-5 years: 1 1/2 tsp or 7.5 mL 48-59 lbs (6-8 years): 2 tsp or 10 mL 60-71 lbs (9-10 years): 2 1/2 tsp or 12.5 mL 72-95 lbs (11 years): 3 tsp or 15 mL • each teaspoon contains: sodium 2 mg • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). 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 severe 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 drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others) • takes more or for a longer time 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 doctor. Do not use • if the child has ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer • right before or after heart surgery Ask a doctor before use if • stomach bleeding warning applies to your child • child has a 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
