For children with a body weight from 5 kg (from 6 months) to 29 kg (up to 9 years)
Ibuprofen
This medicine should always be used exactly as described in this patient leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.
MIG for children is an anti-inflammatory and analgesic medicine (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, NSAID) with antipyretic properties.
MIG for children is used for the short-term symptomatic treatment of:
MIG for children is used in children with a body weight from 5 kg (from 6 months) to 29 kg (up to 9 years).
Before starting treatment with MIG for children, you should discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist.
If the patient has an infection - see below, section entitled "Infections".
Side effects can be minimized by using the smallest effective dose for the shortest duration necessary to control symptoms.
You should avoid concomitant use of MIG for children with other NSAIDs, including so-called COX-2 inhibitors (selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors).
Elderly patients
The frequency of side effects during NSAID treatment, especially gastrointestinal bleeding and perforation, which can be fatal, is higher in the elderly. Therefore, during treatment in the elderly, careful medical monitoring is recommended.
Gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcer disease, and perforation
There have been reports of gastrointestinal bleeding, gastric and/or duodenal ulcers, and perforations, which can be fatal, with the use of all NSAIDs, occurring at any time during treatment, with or without warning symptoms and with or without previous serious gastrointestinal side effects.
The risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, gastric and/or duodenal ulcers, and perforation increases with increasing NSAID doses in patients with a history of gastric and/or duodenal ulcers, especially if complicated by bleeding or perforation (see section 2. "When not to use MIG for children") and in the elderly. In such patients, treatment should be started with the smallest available doses.
In such patients, as well as in patients requiring concomitant administration of low-dose acetylsalicylic acid or other drugs that may increase the risk of gastrointestinal side effects, consideration should be given to concomitant use with drugs that have a protective effect on the gastric mucosa (e.g. misoprostol or proton pump inhibitors).
If the child has a history of gastrointestinal side effects, all unusual abdominal symptoms (especially gastrointestinal bleeding) should be reported, especially at the start of treatment.
Caution is advised when administering the drug to a child who is also taking drugs that may increase the risk of gastric ulcers or bleeding, such as oral corticosteroids, anticoagulants (e.g. warfarin), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (used to treat depression), or antiplatelet agents (e.g. acetylsalicylic acid) (see section 2. "MIG for children and other medicines").
NSAIDs should be used with caution in patients with a history of gastrointestinal disease (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease), as they may exacerbate the disease (see section 4. "Possible side effects").
Taking anti-inflammatory/pain-relieving medicines like ibuprofen may be associated with a small increased risk of heart attack or stroke, especially when used at high doses.
During ibuprofen treatment, symptoms of allergic reactions to this medicine have been reported, including difficulty breathing, swelling of the face and neck (angioedema), chest pain.
In case of any of these symptoms, you should immediately stop taking MIG for children and contact your doctor or medical emergency services immediately.
Severe skin reactions have been reported with ibuprofen use, such as exfoliative dermatitis, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP). If the patient experiences any symptoms related to these severe skin reactions described in section 4, you should immediatelystop taking MIG for children and seek medical attention.
During chickenpox (varicella), it is recommended to avoid using MIG for children.
MIG for children may mask the symptoms of infection, such as fever and pain. Therefore, MIG for children may delay the use of appropriate treatment, which can lead to increased risk of complications. This has been observed in the course of bacterial pneumonia and bacterial skin infections associated with chickenpox. If the patient is taking this medicine during an infection, and the symptoms of the infection persist or worsen, you should immediatelyconsult a doctor.
Caution is advised when administering MIG for children to patients with asthma or a history of asthma, as NSAIDs have been reported to cause bronchospasm in these patients.
MIG for children should be used in children after careful consideration of the benefit-to-risk ratio:
MIG for children can only be used under close medical supervision in the following cases:
Very rarely, severe, acute hypersensitivity reactions (e.g. anaphylactic shock) have been observed.
After the first symptoms of severe hypersensitivity after administration of MIG for children, treatment should be immediatelydiscontinued and a doctor should be consulted.
Ibuprofen, the active substance of MIG for children, may occasionally inhibit platelet aggregation. Therefore, during treatment, patients with coagulation disorders should be closely monitored.
During long-term use of MIG for children, regular monitoring of liver enzymes, kidney function, and blood morphology is required.
Before surgical procedures, the doctor or dentist should be informed about the use of MIG for children.
Long-term use of painkillers for headache treatment may lead to worsening of the headache. If such a situation is detected or suspected, medical advice should be sought and treatment should be discontinued. The possibility of medication-overuse headache should be considered in patients suffering from frequent or daily headaches despite regular use (or due to the use) of painkillers.
Generally, habitual use of painkillers, especially combinations of several pain-relieving substances, can lead to permanent kidney damage and is associated with the risk of developing kidney failure (analgesic nephropathy).
There is a risk of kidney function disorder in dehydrated children and adolescents.
You should tell your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines the patient is currently taking or has recently taken, as well as any medicines the patient plans to use.
MIG for children may affect the action of other medicines or other medicines may affect the action of MIG for children. For example:
Also, some other medicines may be affected or have an effect on MIG for children treatment.
Therefore, before using MIG for children with other medicines, you should always consult a doctor or pharmacist.
In particular, you should inform your doctor or pharmacist if the patient is taking:
in this regard, medical monitoring is necessary during concomitant use with NSAIDs;
Mifepristone (used to terminate pregnancy): if NSAIDs are used during days 8-12 after mifepristone administration, they may reduce the effectiveness of mifepristone;
You should avoid consuming alcohol while using MIG for children. Some side effects, especially those related to the gastrointestinal tract or central nervous system, are more likely to occur when alcohol is consumed with MIG for children.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to have a child, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
Pregnancy
You should not take MIG for children if you are in the last three months of pregnancy, as it may harm the unborn baby or cause complications during delivery. It may cause kidney and heart problems in the unborn baby.
It may increase the risk of bleeding in the mother and child and cause prolongation or delay of labor. During the first six months of pregnancy, you should not use MIG for children unless your doctor considers it absolutely necessary. If treatment is necessary during this period or when trying to conceive, the smallest dose should be used for the shortest possible time. From the 20th week of pregnancy, MIG for children may cause constriction of the fetal ductus arteriosus or kidney problems in the unborn baby, which may lead to reduced amniotic fluid (oligohydramnios) if used for more than a few days. If treatment is necessary for a longer period, your doctor may recommend additional monitoring.
Breastfeeding
Only small amounts of ibuprofen and its metabolites pass into breast milk.
Since no harmful effects have been observed in infants to date, breastfeeding does not usually need to be discontinued during short-term use. However, during long-term use or when using high doses, breastfeeding should be discontinued.
Since large doses of MIG for children may cause side effects from the central nervous system, such as fatigue and dizziness, reaction time may be affected and the ability to participate in traffic or operate machinery may be impaired. This is especially true when combined with alcohol.
The patient may lose the ability to react quickly and appropriately to unexpected or sudden situations. In this case, you should not drive a car or other vehicles! Do not operate machinery! Do not work without a secure footing!
If the child has previously been diagnosed with intolerance to some sugars, you should consult a doctor before taking this medicine.
The medicine contains 3.8 mg of sodium (the main component of common salt) per 1 ml. This corresponds to 0.2% of the maximum recommended daily intake of sodium in the diet for adults.
The medicine contains 1 mg of sodium benzoate per 1 ml.
The medicine contains 0.0002 mg of benzyl alcohol per 1 ml.
Benzyl alcohol may cause allergic reactions.
Do not give to small children (under 3 years) for more than a week without the advice of a doctor or pharmacist.
Pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and patients with kidney or liver dysfunction should consult a doctor before using the medicine, as large amounts of benzyl alcohol may accumulate in their bodies and cause side effects (so-called "metabolic acidosis").
This medicine should always be used exactly as described in this patient leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.
In case of doubt, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist.
You should use the smallest effective dose for the shortest duration necessary to control symptoms. If the symptoms of the infection (such as fever and pain) persist or worsen, you should immediatelyconsult a doctor (see section 2).
The recommended dose is:
(Infants aged
(Age)
2.5 ml of oral suspension
7.5 ml of oral suspension
(corresponding to 50 mg
(corresponding to 150 mg
of ibuprofen)
(Infants aged 6 -
(Children aged 1 - 3 years)
11 months)
of ibuprofen)
15 ml of oral suspension
5 ml of oral suspension (corresponding
to 100 mg
(corresponding to 300 mg
of ibuprofen)
(Children aged 4 - 5 years)
of ibuprofen)
22.5 ml of oral suspension
7.5 ml of oral suspension
(corresponding to 450 mg
of ibuprofen)
(Children aged 6 - 9 years)
(corresponding to 150 mg
of ibuprofen)
30 ml of oral suspension
10 ml of oral suspension
(corresponding to 200 mg
(corresponding to 600 mg
of ibuprofen)
MIG for children is not recommended for use in children under 6 months of age or under 5 kg of body weight.
Intervals between doses should be at least 6 hours.
Do not exceed the recommended dose and duration of treatment (maximum 3 days).
No special dose adjustment is required (see section 2. "Warnings and precautions").
In mild and moderate kidney or liver function disorders, dose reduction is not required.
Oral administration in children.
To facilitate accurate dosing, a measuring oral syringe (with 0.5 ml gradations up to 5 ml) is included with the packaging.
After use, the bottle should be closed with the cap. Then, the plunger should be removed from the oral syringe cylinder, washed with warm water, and left to dry. The oral syringe should be stored out of sight and reach of children.
In some patients, mild gastrointestinal upset may occur after using MIG for children. If such discomfort occurs, the medicine should be given to the child during meals.
If the patient feels that MIG for children is too strong or too weak, they should talk to their doctor.
The medicine is intended for short-term use only.
If there is a need to take this medicine for more than 3 days or if symptoms worsen, you should consult a doctor.
Do not use MIG for children for more than 3 days without consulting a doctor or dentist.
MIG for children should be taken as recommended by your doctor or as described in the dosing instructions in this leaflet. If the child's pain-relieving effect seems too weak, you should not increase the dose without consulting a doctor.
If the patient has taken more than the recommended dose of MIG for children or if the child has accidentally taken the medicine, you should always consult a doctor or go to the nearest hospital to get an opinion on the possible risk to health and advice on what to do.
Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, stomach pain, vomiting (which may contain blood), headache, ringing in the ears, disorientation, and nystagmus. Additionally, gastrointestinal bleeding may occur. After taking a large dose, drowsiness, a feeling of impending fainting, chest pain, palpitations, loss of consciousness, seizures (mainly in children), weakness, and dizziness have been reported, as well as blood in the urine, low potassium levels in the blood, liver and kidney function disorders, respiratory depression, decreased blood pressure, cyanosis (blue discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes), feeling of cold, and breathing difficulties. There is no specific antidote.
You should not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
In case of any further doubts about using this medicine, you should consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The following side effects are all the side effects reported during ibuprofen use, including side effects reported during long-term use of ibuprofen in high doses in patients with rheumatic diseases. Side effects more frequent than very rare are side effects that occur during short-term use at daily doses not exceeding the maximum dose of 1200 mg of ibuprofen in the case of oral medicines and a maximum dose of 1800 mg of ibuprofen in the case of suppositories.
Regarding the following side effects, it should be noted that they usually show a dose-dependent relationship and are characterized by high individual variability.
The most commonly observed side effects are gastrointestinal disorders. Gastric and/or duodenal ulcers, perforation, or gastrointestinal bleeding may occur, sometimes leading to death, especially in the elderly (see section 2. "Warnings and precautions").
After administration of the medicine, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bloating, constipation, indigestion, abdominal pain, black stools, bloody vomiting, and oral mucosal ulceration (ulcerative stomatitis) have been reported, as well as exacerbation of inflammatory bowel diseases, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease (see section 2. "Warnings and precautions").
Less commonly, gastritis (gastric mucosal inflammation) has been observed. The risk of gastrointestinal bleeding is dose- and duration-dependent.
Gastrointestinal side effects have been reported with NSAID use, including fluid retention, hypertension, and heart failure.
Taking medicines like MIG for children may be associated with a small increased risk of heart attack (myocardial infarction) or stroke.
(non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, including MIG for children).
Jałowego zapalenia opon mózgowych (aseptycznego zapalenia opon mózgowo-rdzeniowych), takie jak nasilony ból głowy,
nudności, wymioty, gorączka, sztywność karku i przymglenie świadomości. Pacjenci z
chorobami układu immunologicznego (toczniem rumieniowatym układowym, mieszaną
chorobą tkanki łącznej) wydają się być bardziej narażeni.
Jeśli podczas stosowania leku MIG dla dzieci, pojawią się lub zaostrzą objawy infekcji (np.
zaczerwienienie, obrzęk, nadmierne rozgrzanie, ból, gorączka), należy niezwłocznie
skontaktować się z lekarzem.
In exceptional cases, during chickenpox (varicella), severe skin and soft tissue infections and complications may occur (see also "very rare" regarding "exacerbation of infections").
If you experience any side effects, including any side effects not listed in this leaflet, you should tell your doctor or pharmacist, or nurse. Side effects can be reported directly to the Department of Drug Safety Monitoring of the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices, and Biocidal Products
Al. Jerozolimskie 181C
02-222 Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 49 21 301
Fax: +48 22 49 21 309
Website: https://smz.ezdrowie.gov.pl
Side effects can also be reported to the marketing authorization holder.
By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
The medicine should be stored out of sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the bottle and carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.
This medicine does not require any special storage precautions.
Shelf life after first opening the bottle: 6 months, do not store above 25°C.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. You should ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer needed. This will help protect the environment.
The active substance of MIG for children is ibuprofen.
1 ml of oral suspension contains 20 mg of ibuprofen.
The other ingredients are:
Sodium benzoate (E 211); citric acid anhydrous; sodium citrate; sodium saccharin; sodium chloride; hypromellose 15 cP; xanthan gum; liquid maltitol (E 965); glycerol (E 422); strawberry flavor (containing natural and identical to natural flavorings, natural flavors, corn maltodextrin, triethyl citrate [E 1505], propylene glycol, and benzyl alcohol);
purified water.
MIG for children is a white or almost white, viscous oral suspension.
MIG for children may be available in bottles of 100 ml or 200 ml of oral suspension.
A measuring cup (with a 0.5 ml scale up to 5 ml) is attached to the packaging.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Responsible entity
Berlin-Chemie AG (Menarini Group)
Glienicker Weg 125
12489 Berlin
Germany
Manufacturer
Berlin-Chemie AG
Glienicker Weg 125
12489 Berlin
Germany
Laboratorios Alcalá Farma, S.L.
Avenida de Madrid, 82
28802 Alcalá de Henares - Madrid
Spain
To obtain more detailed information about this medicinal product, please contact
the local representative of the responsible entity:
Berlin-Chemie/Menarini Polska Sp. z o.o.
Tel.: +48 22 566 21 00
Fax: +48 22 566 21 01
Bulgaria МИГ за деца
Estonia IBUSTAR
Germany Eudorlin Ibuprofen 20 mg/ml Suspension zum Einnehmen
Hungary Ibustar 20mg/ml belsőleges szuszpenzió gyermekek részére
Latvia Ibustar bērniem 100 mg/5 ml suspensija iekšķīgai lietošanai
Lithuania Ibustar 20mg / ml oral suspension, for children
Poland MIG for children
Romania MIG pediatric 20 mg/ml suspensie orală
Slovakia MIG Junior 2%
Date of last revision of the leaflet:01/2025
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