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How much ibroprofen can my 10, nearly 11 year old have?

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whatiswrongwithmee · 13/12/2019 20:40

They are 200mg tablets? He's ok to have one isn't he? I

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rottiemum88 · 13/12/2019 20:41

Read the packet?

NannyR · 13/12/2019 20:43

A very quick Google of "ibuprofen dosage 10 year old" brings up the nhs dosage advice for tablets and syrup.

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whatiswrongwithmee · 13/12/2019 20:44

That would be a great idea, but I no longer have the box. Just know it's ibruprofen 200mg. I'll just give him half a paracetamol as I know that's ok.

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LondonUnited · 13/12/2019 20:45

According to the BNF for children, a 10-11 year old can have 300mg (which would be one and a half 200mg tablets) up to three times a day: bnfc.nice.org.uk/drug/ibuprofen.html

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whatiswrongwithmee · 13/12/2019 20:48

Thanks @LondonUnited, I did do a search of that, but it seems like a lot! All sorted now Smile

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dementedpixie · 13/12/2019 20:49

www.nhs.uk/medicines/ibuprofen-for-children/ this suggests 1 tablet would be fine

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