Brufenkids 20 mg/ml Oral Suspension 150ml with Dosing Syringe

Brufenkids 20 mg/ml Oral Suspension 150 ml with Dosing Syringe is an ibuprofen-based medicine indicated for the treatment of fever and pain in children . Thanks to its formulation specifically developed for pediatric age, it offers effective, safe, and well-tolerated relief from the main feverish and painful disorders of childhood.

Brufenkids belongs to the category of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and works by reducing the production of prostaglandins, substances responsible for inflammation, pain, and increased body temperature. Its active ingredient, ibuprofen 20 mg per ml , has antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory effects, helping to rapidly improve the child's well-being in cases of fever, muscle or joint pain, headache, toothache, or post-vaccination pain.

The strawberry-flavored oral suspension with a runny consistency is easily accepted even by very young children and allows for precise and controlled administration thanks to the included graduated dosing syringe . The dosage should be adjusted to the child's body weight, ensuring personalized and safe treatment. Brufenkids is indicated for infants and children aged 3 months to 12 years who weigh more than 5 kg.

The formula also contains carefully selected excipients to ensure stability, tolerability, and pleasantness of use: maltitol syrup, xanthan gum, hypromellose, and strawberry flavoring, all free of added sugars. It is gluten- and alcohol-free. The presence of sodium benzoate (E-211) and azorubine (E-122) is specified in the package leaflet to ensure informed use in children with sensitivities or allergies.

Brufenkids 20 mg/ml Oral Suspension is an over-the-counter (OTC) medication (SOP), available without a prescription, for short-term symptomatic treatment of fever and pain in children. The effect typically occurs within 30 minutes of administration and can last up to 8 hours, providing prolonged relief and peaceful rest during feverish conditions.

Easy to dose, well-tolerated, and clinically proven to be effective, Brufenkids is one of the most reliable solutions for treating fever and pain in children . Before use, it is important to carefully read the package leaflet and follow the dosage instructions based on the child's weight.

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Active ingredients contained in BrufenKids Fever and Pain – What is the active ingredient?

1 ml of BrufenKids Fever and Pain oral suspension contains:

Active ingredient

20 mg of ibuprofen.

EXCIPIENTS

BrufenKids Fever and Pain Composition – What Does It Contain?

Sodium benzoate (E-211), anhydrous citric acid, sodium citrate, sodium saccharin, sodium chloride, hypromellose, xanthan gum, maltitol syrup, strawberry flavouring, azorubine (E-122), glycerol (E-422), purified water.

DOSAGE

Quantity and method of taking BrufenKids Fever and Pain – How is BrufenKids Fever and Pain taken?

Infants and children aged 3 months to 12 years and weighing more than 5 kg.

The daily dose is calculated based on the child's weight. The usual dose is 20-30 mg per kg of body weight per day, taken in 3 doses (every 8 hours), unless specifically directed by a doctor. The maximum dose is 30 mg per kg of body weight per day.

Please refer to the following table, which contains some examples, to take the correct dose:

Use the lowest dose for the shortest time necessary to relieve symptoms. Consult your doctor if you do not feel better, feel worse, or have new symptoms after treatment for: 3 days in infants and children over 6 months and adolescents; 1 day in infants between 3 and 5 months of age.

WARNINGS

BrufenKids Fever and Pain Warnings – What is important to know before use?

Talk to your doctor before taking BrufenKids Fever and Pain if:

have systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE, commonly known as lupus) or mixed connective tissue disease, diseases that affect connective tissue, causing joint or muscle pain, skin changes, and problems with other organs;
have had stomach or intestinal diseases, such as ulcers, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis;
has reduced kidney function;
has liver problems;
has blood clotting problems;
have or have had allergies (e.g. hay fever);
has inflammation of the nose (chronic rhinitis) or nasal polyps;
is elderly, as he or she is more likely to develop adverse events from this medicine;
have chickenpox, as pain and inflammation medications (NSAIDs) can worsen the severity of the skin lesions caused by it. In such cases, your doctor may advise you not to use this medicine;
suffers from asthma or respiratory diseases that have lasted for a long time (chronic);
if he is a child or a teenager or an elderly person and is in a state of dehydration as he is more likely to have kidney problems.

Heart attack and stroke

Anti-inflammatory/painkiller medications such as ibuprofen may be associated with a small increased risk of heart attack or stroke, especially when taken in high doses. Do not exceed the recommended dose or duration of treatment. You should discuss your treatment with your doctor or pharmacist before taking BrufenKids Fever and Pain if you have:

heart problems including heart attack, angina (chest pain) or if you have had a heart attack, coronary artery bypass surgery, peripheral artery disease (poor circulation in the legs or feet due to narrowing or blockage of the arteries) or any type of stroke (including 'ministroke' or 'TIA', transient ischaemic attack);
high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, a family history of heart disease or stroke, or if you are a smoker.

PLEASE NOTE, as during treatment with all pain and inflammation medicines (NSAIDs):

at any time, with or without warning symptoms, even in patients without previous serious stomach or intestinal (gastrointestinal) problems, bleeding, ulceration or perforation of the stomach or intestine, which can be fatal, has been reported;
Although very rare, serious skin reactions, some of them fatal, manifesting as redness, blistering, and peeling (e.g., exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and toxic epidermal necrolysis) have been reported. Patients appear to be at highest risk early in therapy: these reactions occur in most cases within the first month of treatment;
signs of infection, such as fever, pain, and swelling, may be masked;
Eye changes may occur if BrufenKids Fever and Pain is used for prolonged treatment. Periodic eye checks are necessary during therapy;
Headache may occur, especially if used for prolonged periods and at high doses; in this case, do not increase the dose of BrufenKids Fever and Pain to relieve the pain.

The risk of side effects can be reduced by using the lowest effective dose and for the shortest duration necessary to control symptoms. Do not exceed the recommended dose of BrufenKids Fever and Pain and do not take it for long periods; always follow your doctor's instructions carefully.

STOP treatment and contact your doctor if:

note any symptoms affecting your stomach and intestines (gastrointestinal), especially if they involve bleeding;
a skin rash, mucosal lesions, or any other sign of an allergic reaction appears (e.g. redness, itching, swelling of the face and throat, sudden drop in blood pressure).

INTERACTIONS

Interactions of BrufenKids Fever and Pain with other medicines – Which medicines can alter its effect?

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, even those obtained without a prescription. Some medicines may interact with BrufenKids Fever and Pain or increase the risk of side effects, including serious ones. BrufenKids Fever and Pain may affect or be affected by other medicines. For example:

other drugs that reduce pain and inflammation (NSAIDs and selective COX-2 inhibitors);
cardiac glycosides (e.g. digoxin), drugs used for heart disease;
sulfonylureas, drugs used for diabetes;
medicines that have an anticoagulant effect (i.e. substances that thin the blood by preventing the formation of clots, e.g. aspirin/acetylsalicylic acid, warfarin, ticlopidine);
cyclosporine and tacrolimus, drugs that reduce the immune system;
medicines that reduce high blood pressure (ACE inhibitors such as captopril, beta-blockers such as atenolol, angiotensin II receptor antagonists such as losartan);
drugs containing cortisone (corticosteroids);
drugs called 'selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors' (SSRIs), used as antidepressants;
aminoglycoside and quinolone drugs, a type of antibiotic;
zidovudine and ritonavir, drugs used in HIV infections;
methotrexate, used in the treatment of cancer and some types of immune system diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis;
cholestyramine, a drug used to lower blood cholesterol levels;
lithium, used in depression;
voriconazole and fluconazole, drugs used in fungal infections;
Ginkgo Biloba, a plant extract used to improve circulation; probenecid, a drug used for gout;
mifepristone, a drug used for medical termination of pregnancy.

Some other medicines may also affect or be affected by treatment with BrufenKids Fever and Pain. Therefore, always consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking BrufenKids Fever and Pain with other medicines.

DRIVING AND USE OF MACHINERY

Take BrufenKids Fever and Pain before driving or using machinery – Does BrufenKids affect your ability to react?

BrufenKids Fever and Pain can cause side effects that can worsen your reactivity to stimuli, such as headache, drowsiness, dizziness, vertigo, fatigue, and visual disturbances. Make sure you do not suffer from any of these side effects before driving, using machinery, or doing anything that requires alertness. This is especially important if you drink alcohol while taking BrufenKids Fever and Pain.