Posology : מינונים

4.2     Posology and method of administration

Rectal use.
Use in children under 6 months of age requires prescription.

Posology
For short term use only.

Do not use this product in children under 3 months of age without medical advice.

Do not use this product in children weighing less than 6 Kg.
Nurofen for children suppositories 125 mg are not suitable for infants weighing less than 12.5 kg (approximately 2 years of age), as suppositories containing less active substance are needed (see also section 4.3).

The maximum total daily dose of the product is 20 - 30 mg per kg of body weight, divided into 3-4 single doses. This can be achieved as follows:

Age                            Body weight (kg)             Recommended Dosage Infants 3-9 months weighing                                           60 mg up to 3 times in 24 hours, 6-8 more than 6 kg                                                        leaving 6-8 hours between doses 60 mg up to 4 times in 24 hours,
9 months-2 years                                    8-12.5 leaving 6 hours between doses
125 mg up to 3 times in 24 hours,
Children 2-4 years                                 12.5-17 leaving 6-8 hours between doses



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125 mg up to 4 times in 24 hours,
Children 4-6 years                                17-20.5 leaving 6 hours between doses

For infants aged 3-5 months, medical advice should be sought if symptoms worsen or not later than 24 hours if symptoms persist. If in children aged from 6 months and in adolescents this medicinal product is required for more than 3 days, or if symptoms worsen, a doctor should be consulted.

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

Method of administration

For rectal use only.