Ibuprofen belongs to the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, 5 ½ years old children available ibuprofen preparations are ibuprofen granules, ibuprofen extended-release suspension, ibuprofen syrup, etc., different dosage forms, dosage is different, you can follow the doctor’s advice to use 0.1 g, 6 ml, 5 ml, and other dosages.
The indications, adverse reactions and contraindications of different dosage forms of ibuprofen are more or less the same, and it is mostly used clinically for the relief of mild to moderate pain, such as headache, toothache, neuralgia and so on, and can also be used for fever caused by common cold or influenza.
However, after the use of the drug, a small number of patients may experience nausea, indigestion, dizziness and other adverse reactions, allergic to this product and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are prohibited, in addition, allergic to aspirin asthma is prohibited.
1. Ibuprofen granules: the dosage of this product is 0.1g for children aged 4-8 years old, if the pain or fever persists, the drug can be repeated at intervals of 4-6 hours, but it should be noted that the drug should not be used more than 4 times in 24 hours.
2. Ibuprofen Extended-Release Suspension: When this product is used for the treatment of fever, children aged 4~6 years old should take 6 ml once, twice a day, and when it is used for the relief of pain, it should be taken 9 ml once, twice a day.
3. Ibuprofen Syrup: 5ml once for children aged 4~6 years, if the symptoms are not relieved, the medicine can be repeated once every 4~6 hours, and the medicine should not be used more than 4 times in 24 hours.
All of the above medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoid blindly using the medication or changing the dosage, so as not to cause discomfort.