• Adults and children over 12 years -The usual dosage of Brufen Paediatric Syrup is 4 to 6 spoonful (5 ml) taken three times a day. Your doctor may choose to increase or decrease this depending on what you are being treated for; but no more than 24 spoonful (120 ml/2400 mg) should
be taken in one day.
• Children - Brufen Syrup for kids should NOT be taken by children weighing less than 7 kg. When used to treat fever, the syrup should not be used long term or given to children under the age of 1 year.
• The usual dose in children is 20 mg per kg of bodyweight each day, in divided doses. This can be given as follows:
1-2 years: One 2.5 ml (50 mg) dose three/four times a day
3-7 years: One 5 ml (100 mg) dose three/four times a day
8-12 years: Two 5 ml (200 mg) doses three/four times a day
• The doctor may choose to increase this dose in children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. This dose should not exceed 40mg/ kg bodyweight daily in divided doses.