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How to soothe a toddler's sore throat

It isn’t uncommon for children to experience a sore throat, especially as they grow and explore the world around them. In most cases a sore throat in a toddler will resolve after a few days. However, if throat pain still persists for longer than 48 hours, consult your doctor...

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Why does my baby cry at night?

There are several reasons why babies may cry at night. They may be hungry, uncomfortable or in pain, be feeling unwell due to illness or fever, or even teething. As a parent or caregiver, understanding some reasons why a baby might start crying at night may give y...

Support your children to get through the cold and flu season with immunisation

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How Can Poor Posture Cause Back Pain?

“Sit up straight!” “Stop slouching” Many will have heard those two lines before whether it came from your teacher or parents growing up, or your human resources manager at work. But posture is more than just sitting up straight. Posture refers to the relative...

Back pain

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The Pain of Headache Pain

Headaches are one of the most common causes of pain, with most people experiencing a headache at least once in their life.1 Just because they are common, doesn’t mean we shouldn’t take them seriously. Headaches don’t just cause pain for some people, they...

Headache

Your Child’s Coughs and Sore Throats

Coughs and sore throats are two of the most common childhood complaints. It’s likely that your child will get one, or both at some point. Learn more about coughs and sore throats, why your child gets them, and advice on relieving these symptoms.

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Causes of Headaches

Most of us know what a headache feels like. In fact, 95% of people have had a headache at some point.* For most people, headache isn’t serious and doesn’t last too long, however some people can experience more severe headaches. Read on to learn about how pain...

Headache

Wisdom Teeth Pain

Just when we think the growing pains are over, we’re gifted one last surprise. Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to grow. However, some of us have wisdom teeth that come in at angles or crowd the jaw. This can be quite painful and some people have their wisdom teeth...

Dental pain

5 signs related to your child’s fever

As your baby begins to interact with the world, it is not unusual for them to get a mild fever. A fever isn’t an actual illness itself - it’s a sign of one and can be caused by many things, including a simple cold or your baby’s first vaccinations. The signs of  fever in babies can...

Fever

Preventing and Relieving Cold & Flu

As we head into the middle of the year, the cold, wintery chill begins and along with that comes the sniffles and sneezes of cold and flu season. In this article, we will look at a few different things you can do to help keep yourself, your family and everyone around yo...

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How does Nurofen help relieve pain?

With an ever-growing range of over-the-counter (OTC) pain relief medications, choosing one that is suitable for your needs can be overwhelming. Yet, having the knowledge to make an informed choice is useful. This article provides some informatio...

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Does Nurofen (Ibuprofen) Cause Stomach Problems?

Nurofen contains ibuprofen, a pain reliever that belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). You shouldn’t take ibuprofen if you have a stomach ulcer or other stomach disorders. Seek advice from your doctor or...

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Can I Take Nurofen While I’m Pregnant?

You should not take Nurofen if you are trying to become pregnant or during the first 6 months of your pregnancy, except if advised to do so by your doctor. Do not take Nurofen at all during the last 3 months of your pregnancy. Pregnancy is a time when special...

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Sinus Headache & Pressure

Sometimes when you’re ill with an infection, you may experience headaches or pressure around your face – this is known as a sinus headache. Sinus pain and pressure can occur when you have a cold or allergies, and make you feel unwell.1 There are different types of...

Headache

Coping with your child’s first fever

While fevers are common in young children, the very first time a baby has a fever can be worrying for parents. To encourage symptomatic relief, it’s essential to be aware of the signs of fever and to know what you can do to help.

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Common Causes of aches and Pains

Whether you’re 18 or 80, most of us have experienced aches and pains. It can be clear where some of them come from, like back pain and period pain. However, sometimes we get aches and pains that don’t seem to have an obvious source. Learning more about what...

Body pain

How does ibuprofen work?

You may have come across ibuprofen before, and you may even have used it. Ibuprofen has many different brand names, one of which is Nurofen. Products containing ibuprofen come in many formats, and you can find them in supermarkets, pharmacies, and convenience...

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How to Soothe a Teething Baby at Night

Teething is a natural and normal part of our growth and development. Our first teeth start to emerge when we are babies, which can be a disruptive and challenging time. Generally, most infants start teething around four-to-seven months. In this article we’ll explore...

Aches and pains

Fever: How to reduce your temperature

The normal body temperature is generally around 37oC, although this can vary slightly from person to person, and it may be affected by factors like time of day, the weather, how much you’re running around or the type and amount of clothing worn.1 Fever is when you...

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Osteoarthritis Causes & Symptoms

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a condition that affects the joints in your body. It occurs when cartilage—the shock-absorbing material that covers the ends of your bones—breaks down. This causes your bones to rub together, resulting in pain, stiffness, inflammation, and...

Body pain

Headaches in Teenagers

With the rise of technology in recent years, children have a very different upbringing and childhood to the generations before them, and family life today is very different from a few decades ago. Whether they are doing their homework on the family computer, checking...

Headache

Get to know more about your headache

Nearly all of us have suffered from a headache at some point. However, the headache you experience may not be the same as someone else’s. That’s because there are several different kinds, each having its own pattern of pain and cause. Here is some information...

Headache

Home Remedies to Help Soothe Your Child's Sore Throats

Cold and flu season is back – achoo! – So if you have children, you'll want to be prepared if they're struck down with the no-fun-for-anyone sore throat. A common cold is often the cause of a child's sore throat, although there are some options you could try to help...

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Migraines in Adults: Symptoms, Causes and Relief

Although migraines are common, they are quite unlike other types of headache. Unless you have personally experienced one, it can be difficult to understand what makes them so different. Migraines can have a significant impact on the daily lives of sufferers. Here is...

Headache

Why does my child have a cold?

Catching a viral infection is very common especially during the winter months. While adults generally catch 2 to 5 colds each year, children can experience an average of 6-12 colds per year.

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Top 5 Cold & Flu Myths

When you have colds and flu, chances are that people around you will have some handy advice. Out of all these many stories connected with both colds and flu, who gets it, how we get it, what we should or shouldn't do to avoid it, and so on – it can be difficult to...

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Coping with common strains and sprains

If you’ve ever undertaken physical activity, chances are you’ve had a strain or sprain at some time or another. Strains and sprains are common injuries and can occur because of sports, gardening, workplace activities and even doing the housework.1,2 Although the...

Body pain

Can I Take Nurofen If I’m Asthmatic?

If you or your child has asthma, you must speak with your doctor before taking Nurofen.

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Children cold medicine, and things to avoid?

When your little one is under the weather with a cold or flu, you want to see them get better as soon as possible. But there are some treatments that may not be appropriate in children or may not be helpful with colds and flu in kids.

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Children's & Toddler's Signs of Pain

Understanding a child's pain Like any parent, you don’t want to see your child suffer. But unfortunately, pain is a fact of life. At one time or another, your child will experience it – whether through an accident or illness, or simply a part of growing up. But how does yo...

Aches and pains

Coping with Stress

Stress is an imbalance in demands being made and our ability to meet them. The reasons people get stressed vary, for example moving house, losing a loved one, starting a new job, worrying about a deadline… they all can have an effect on us in different ways. Interestingl...

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Sore throat in children: causes, symptoms, and relief

From the little ones that give your child a tickle to the ones that are more painful, sore throats can interfere with your child’s life. Find out what causes a sore throat, and how to relieve it.

Cold & Flu

Headaches and Dehydration

How are headaches and dehydration related? There are many different factors that can cause a headache. Here we are going to discuss dehydration headaches and how they are caused. Headaches can affect each of us in different ways and are classified into various...

Headache

How pain works: 3 things to know

We all experience pain at some point, and whether you have an aching back, sore muscles or a stiff neck, the pain can be unpleasant. The upside is that pain plays an important role as part of the body’s defence system – it’s your body’s way of alerting you t...

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How to Soothe a Teething Baby

Discovering your child’s first tooth is an exciting milestone. But the feeling of achievement can soon be replaced by sleepless nights for the family as your baby goes through teething. However, there are many things you can do to help soothe your...

Aches and pains

How do I look after my baby's teeth?

So, you’ve just gone through teething (or you’re about to) and now your baby has a brand-new tooth that needs to be looked after. You may think that your baby is too young for any sort of dental care routine but that couldn’t be further from the truth! From...

Aches and pains

Can I Take Nurofen Products with Other Medicines?

It’s important to be careful about the medicines you take and to speak to a health professional if you have any questions or concerns. Nurofen products (with the exception of Nurofen Regular Heat Patches) contain ibuprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-...

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Nurofen: Effective Relief From Pain

It’s great to know that when you or your child experiences pain, Nurofen is there for effective temporary pain relief. From headaches to lower back pain, pain associated with a cold or flu, dental pain and fever, you’ll find the information here to help you...

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Sprained Ankle: Symptons & Relief

You may have sprained an ankle tripping up the stairs. Or hurt it while exercising at the gym. Regardless, the result is the same. It can really disrupt your day. Typical signs of a sprained ankle are swelling, tenderness, pain and sometimes bruising, otherwise known as...

Body pain

Is Nurofen Suitable for all age Groups?

Within the Nurofen range, there are products suitable for adults, children and infants from 3 months. If you want help choosing the right product for you, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. Nurofen products contain ibuprofen, an anti-inflammatory pain...

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Joint Pain

Joint pain is a common complaint, particularly affecting us as we get older. If your joints have been affected by an injury or condition, it can cause aches and pains that affect your ability to move around normally. Our joints contain many nerves that carry pain signals when...

Body pain

What Is Paracetamol? What Do I Use Paracetamol for?

Paracetamol is a well-known medicine that’s commonly used to relieve pain and help reduce fever. Paracetamol products are known by a variety of brand names. Paracetamol is used in many pain-relieving products and in cough/cold formulations designed for adults...

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Common childhood illnesses

Kids constantly seem to be catching something.If it isn’t a cold or a dribbly nose of some sort, they may be complaining of a tummy ache, scratching at something or pulling their ears in pain. If you have a young child, here’s a list of some common childhoo...

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How To Get Your Child Through the Night With a Fever

You’ve taken your child’s temperature which shows they have a fever, and now you’re sitting by their bed wondering how you can keep them comfortable throughout the night to get some all-important rest to help recover.

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Shoulder Pain

The shoulder is a complex and mobile structure that consists of 2 main joints: one where the upper arm bone meets the shoulder blade (glenohumeral joint) and the other where the top of the shoulder blade meets the collarbone (acromioclavicular joint). Normal...

Body pain

Finding Knee Pain Relief

The knee is a complex joint that connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia) at the kneecap (patella). A thick layer of cartilage (called the meniscus) acts as a ‘shock absorber’ between these bones. The knee joint is held together by connective tissue...

Body pain

Children's Earache: Symptoms, Causes and Prevention

Earache is a common complaint that can occur at any age, but it is especially common in young children.1 Unfortunately, babies and young children are more prone to middle ear infection, known as otitis media.2 This common type of earache happens when the...

Aches and pains

Choosing suitable pain relief for your child

Nurofen for Children contains ibuprofen, to provide relief of pain and reduction of fever in infants and children. There are several products in the range: Oral liquid for babies and young children aged 3 months to 5 years A more concentrated oral liquid for older...

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How to Relieve Cold and Flu Symptoms

When cold and flu season strikes, sore throats, runny noses, sinus headaches and cold and flu aches and pains can leave you feeling less than your best. Unfortunately, most of us will catch a cold at some time.1 That’s because it’s one of the most common illnesses, affecting...

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Understanding Children's Headaches During Cold and Flu Season

When your child complains of a headache, it's easy to worry and feel like rushing straight to the doctor. Just like adults, there are common causes of headaches in kids that are manageable, such as common colds and flu.

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