Infants' Ibuprofen Oral Suspension: Uses, Side Effects and Dosage

What is Infants’ Ibuprofen Oral Suspension used for?

Up to 8 hour relief of fever

The effective, temporary relief of: Fever and temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to:

• Sore throat
• Earache
• Colds & Flu
• Headache
• Teething pain
• Immunization
• Body aches, sprains and strains

How does Infants’ Ibuprofen Oral Suspension work?

Ibuprofen is a member of a class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). NSAIDs work within the body by blocking the production of substances called prostaglandins, which are involved in the development of pain and inflammation.

Serious Warnings and Precautions

• Caution in those with heart failure, high blood pressure or other conditions that may cause excess fluid collecting in tissues.
• Caution in patients prone to gastrointestinal tract irritation, including those with a history of peptic ulcer. The chance of stomach bleeding is higher if you: have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems, take a blood thinner or steroid drug, take with other drugs containing an NSAID like acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), ibuprofen, naproxen, or prescription anti-inflammatory drugs.
• Caution in patients at risk of kidney problems, including the elderly or those using diuretics.
• Stop use immediately if your child has difficulty or pain when urinating.

What are the ingredients in Infants’ Ibuprofen Oral Suspension?

Medicinal ingredients: Ibuprofen

Non-medicinal ingredients:

Dye-free : Natural & Artificial Berry Flavour, Caramel , Citric Acid , Glycerin, Polysorbate 80, Pregelatinized Starch, Purified Water, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbitol Solution, Sucrose, Xanthan Gum.

Infants’ Ibuprofen Oral Suspension comes in the following dosage forms:

Oral suspension, 40 mg/mL

Do not use Infants’ Ibuprofen Oral Suspension if:

• Your child is:

  • taking acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), any other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication including any other ibuprofen product
  • allergic/hypersensitive to ibuprofen or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), ASA or other salicylates, or to any of the inactive ingredients in this product (symptoms include facial or throat swelling, shortness of breath, low blood pressure)
  • dehydrated (significant fluid loss) due to vomiting, diarrhea or lack of fluid intake.

• Your child has:

  • active or recurring stomach ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding (bleeding in the urine or stool, or black stools)
  • Active inflammatory bowel disease (e.g. Crohn’s, colitis)
  • serious liver or kidney disease
  • Systemic Lupus Erythrmatosus
  • high potassium in the blood
  • nasal polyps (growth inside their nose)
• Your child had or is about to have heart surgery

To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you give Infants’ Ibuprofen Oral Suspension to your child. Talk about any health conditions or problems your child may have, including if your child:

• has

  • previous or current peptic ulcers
  • high blood pressure
  • heart disease or had heart failure
  • kidney or liver disease
  • asthma
  • history of gastrointestinal disease, blood clotting problems, or taking an anticoagulant
  • diabetes

• is

  • suffering from stomach pain
  • under a doctor's care for any other serious condition or is taking any other drug

Other warnings you should know about:

• Long-term continuous use may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke

• See your doctor if:

  • your child does not get any relief within 24 hours
  • redness or swelling is present in the painful area
  • your child develops any vision problems (blurred or reduced vision, colour changes occur)

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• your child has signs of stomach bleeding
• pain worsens or lasts more than 5 days
• fever worsens or lasts more than 3 days
• your child’s sore throat is severe, lasts for more than 2 days or occurs with fever, headache, rash, nausea or vomiting
• any new or unusual symptoms appear

Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines your child takes, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.

The following may interact with Infants’ Ibuprofen Oral Suspension:

• coumarin-type anticoagulants
• digoxin
• diuretics (water tablets)
• lithium salt
• methotrexate
• phenytoin

How to take Infants’ Ibuprofen Oral Suspension:

Shake suspension well before use. Measure dose with oral syringe provided and ensure the complete dose is taken. Oral syringe should be rinsed and dried between uses. While uncommon, if stomach upset occurs, Infants’ Ibuprofen Oral Suspension can be given with food or milk. If stomach upset persists, talk to your doctor.

This product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adults use. It is intended for use in children.

Usual dose:

Replace child-resistant cap after each use. For accurate dosing, only use the enclosed oral syringe and follow the instructions carefully. If possible, dose according to body weight.

Single dose may be repeated every 6 to 8 hours as needed. Do not exceed 4 doses of ibuprofen per day unless advised by a doctor.

Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration.

Overdose:

What are possible side effects from using Infants’ Ibuprofen Oral Suspension?

These are not all the possible side effects your child may have when taking Infants’ Ibuprofen Oral Suspension. If your child experiences any side effects not listed here, tell your healthcare professional.

If unusual symptoms or any of the following reactions develop during treatment, stop use and see a doctor immediately:

• skin rash or itching, dizziness, any change in vision, ringing or buzzing in the ears, nausea, vomiting, sudden abdominal pain or long-term abdominal pain with the loss of appetite and/or jaundice and/or new onset of itching, diarrhea or constipation, heartburn, bloating, fluid retention, indigestion, headache, decreased appetite

Serious side effects and what to do about them

If you think you, your child, or a person you are caring for, have taken too much Infants’ Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, contact a healthcare professional, hospital emergency department, or regional poison control centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms.

If your child has a troublesome symptom or side effect that is not listed here or becomes bad enough to interfere with your child’s daily activities, tell your healthcare professional.

Storage:

Store in tightly closed container at room temperature; 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) Avoid high humidity and excessive heat (40°C, 104°F). Keep out of reach and sight of children. Child resistant package.

If you want more information about Infants’ Ibuprofen Oral Suspension:

• Talk to your healthcare professional
• Find the full product monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes this Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada website: (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/drug-products/drug-product-database.html; the manufacturer’s website www.taro.ca, or by calling 1-800-268-1975.

Date of Authorization: 2026-06-05

Reporting Side Effects

You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:

• Visiting the Web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/medeffect-canada.html) for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax; or
• Calling toll-free at 1-866-234-2345.

NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your child’s side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.