Nothing will relieve your baby’s fever faster or for longer than nurofen for children.
Headaches
It is a common assumption that children don't suffer from headaches - but they can. Although not generally as often as adults, they still average at least one headache a year.
Headaches in children tend to be caused by raised pressure in the skull and are often a symptom of another illness - it could be a fever, sinusitis, toothache or eyesight problems.
If your child has a headache, you may notice that the pain gets worse when they lie down and they may be sick.
What can you do to help?
With a simple headache, encourage the child to rest in a darkened room and try to sleep if they can.
Encourage them to drink to avoid dehydration which will make a headache worse.
To help soothe the pain, why not try a simple painkiller such as Nurofen for Children (contains ibuprofen). It targets the source of discomfort and eases the pain quickly. What's more, if your child is running a temperature, it can help bring down a fever.
*(For babies and children from 3 months and over 5kg. Contains ibuprofen. Always read the label).
Cause for concern?
If the headache is accompanied by a rash that doesn't go away when pressed, or the child can't seem to stand bright light, you should seek urgent medical attention as these symptoms may indicate meningitis. If you are unfamiliar with the symptoms of meningitis, check out the Meningitis Trust Website (www.meningitis-trust.co.uk). Knowing what to look for could save valuable time if your child were ever to develop the condition.
