Nurofen Syrup: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Nurofen Syrup

Generic nameIbuprofen
Drug classNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
FormsOral suspension (syrup) 100 mg/5 ml, orange flavour, Oral suspension (syrup) 100 mg/5 ml, strawberry flavour, Available in 100 ml, 150 ml and 200 ml packages

Nurofen for Children is a liquid ibuprofen suspension for babies and children. It is used to reduce fever and to relieve mild to moderate pain in infants and children from 3 months to 12 years of age (weighing about 40 kg).