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    Children’s Dosage Information

    All you need to know ABOUT DOSING NUROFEN FOR CHILDREN

      

    The recommended dose of Nurofen for Children varies depending on the weight of your child.
    Our Dosing Guide will help you to determine the right dose for your child’s age and weight.

    Nurofen for Children 3 Month- 5 Years

    suspension 100mg/5ml

    Dosage information.

    Child's:
    Age Av. Weight Dosing
    3-6 months 6-8 kg 3-4mL
    (Consult your child's doctor)
    6-12 months 8-10 kg 4-5mL
    (Consult your child's doctor)
    1-3 years 10-14 Kg 5-7mL
    3-5 years 14-18 Kg 7-9mL
    5-7 years 18-22 Kg 9-11mL
    7-9 years 22-28 Kg 11-14mL
    9-12 years 28-40 Kg 14-20mL

    Nurofen for Children 5-12 Years

    suspension 200mg/5ml

    Dosage information

    Child's:
    Age Av. Weight Dosing
    3-6 months 6-8 kg 1.5-2mL
    (Consult your child's doctor)
    6-12 months 8-10 kg 2-2.5mL
    (Consult your child's doctor)
    1-3 years 10-14 Kg 2.5-3.5mL
    3-5 years 14-18 Kg 3.5-4.5mL
    5-7 years 18-22 Kg 9-11mL
    7-9 years 22-28 Kg 11-14mL
    9-12 years 28-40 Kg 14-20mL

    Nurofen for children 7+ years orange flavour

    soft chewable capsules

    100mg/Capsule

    Dosage information

    Child's:
    Age Av. Weight Dosing
    3-6 months 6-8 kg -
    6-12 months 8-10 kg -
    1-3 years 10-14 Kg -
    3-5 years 14-18 Kg -
    5-7 years 18-22 Kg -
    7-9 years 22-28 Kg 2 chewable capsules
    9-12 years 28-40 Kg 3 chewable capsules