Package Leaflet: Information for the User
Ibuprofen Normon 40 mg/ml Oral Suspension EFG
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
Follow the instructions for administration of the medicine contained in this leaflet or as indicated by your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
Contents of the Package Leaflet
Ibuprofen belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
This medicine is used in children from 3 months, adolescents, and adults for the symptomatic relief of occasional mild to moderate pain, as well as in febrile conditions.
Do not take Ibuprofen Normon
Warnings and Precautions
Tell your doctor:
It is important that you use the smallest dose that relieves/controls the pain and do not take this medicine for longer than necessary to control your symptoms.
Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions (SCARs)
Severe skin reactions, such as exfoliative dermatitis, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), have been reported in association with ibuprofen treatment. Discontinue treatment with Ibuprofen Normon and seek medical attention immediately if you notice any of the symptoms related to these severe skin reactions described in section 4.
Cardiovascular Precautions
Anti-inflammatory/analgesic medicines like ibuprofen may be associated with a small increased risk of heart attack or stroke, especially when used in high doses. Do not exceed the recommended dose or treatment duration.
You should discuss your treatment with your doctor or pharmacist before taking Ibuprofen Normon if:
Similarly, this type of medicine may cause fluid retention, especially in patients with heart failure and/or high blood pressure (hypertension).
Children and Adolescents
There is a risk of kidney damage in dehydrated children and adolescents.
Precautions during Pregnancy and in Women of Childbearing Age
Because the administration of ibuprofen-type medicines has been associated with an increased risk of congenital anomalies/abortions, it is not recommended to administer it during the first and second trimester of pregnancy, unless it is strictly necessary. In these cases, the dose and duration will be limited to the minimum possible.
In the third trimester, the administration of this medicine is contraindicated.
For women of childbearing age, it should be taken into account that ibuprofen-type medicines have been associated with a decrease in fertility.
Infections
Ibuprofen may mask the signs of an infection, such as fever and pain. Consequently, ibuprofen may delay the appropriate treatment of the infection, which may increase the risk of complications. This has been observed in bacterial pneumonia and bacterial skin infections related to chickenpox. If you take this medicine while having an infection and the symptoms of the infection persist or worsen, consult your doctor without delay.
Other Medicines and Ibuprofen Normon
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using or have recently used any other medicine, including those obtained without a prescription.
Ibuprofen may affect or be affected by other medicines. For example:
Other medicines may also affect or be affected by treatment with ibuprofen. Therefore, you should always consult your doctor or pharmacist before using ibuprofen with other medicines.
Taking ibuprofen may alter the following laboratory tests:
Tell your doctor if you are going to undergo a clinical analysis and are taking or have recently taken ibuprofen.
Taking Ibuprofen Normon with Food, Drinks, and Alcohol
It is recommended to take this medicine with milk or with food, or immediately after eating, to reduce the possibility of stomach upset. Do not drink alcohol, as it may increase gastrointestinal adverse reactions.
Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Fertility
The use of this medicine is not recommended in women who are trying to become pregnant.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine. You should not take ibuprofen during pregnancy, especially during the third trimester (see section precautions during pregnancy and in women of childbearing age), as it may harm the fetus or cause problems during delivery. It may cause kidney and heart problems in your fetus. It may affect your and your baby's ability to bleed and delay or prolong delivery more than expected.
You should not take ibuprofen during the first 6 months of pregnancy unless it is clearly necessary and as indicated by your doctor. If you need treatment during this period or while trying to become pregnant, you should take the minimum dose for the shortest possible time. From the 20th week of pregnancy, ibuprofen may cause kidney problems in your fetus if taken for more than a few days, which may cause low levels of amniotic fluid surrounding the baby (oligohydramnios) or narrowing of a blood vessel (ductus arteriosus) in the baby's heart. If you need treatment for a period longer than a few days, your doctor may recommend additional checks.
Although only small amounts of the medicine pass into breast milk, it is recommended not to take ibuprofen for prolonged periods during breastfeeding.
Driving and Using Machines
If you experience dizziness, vertigo, vision disturbances, or other symptoms while taking this medicine, do not drive or use hazardous machinery. If you only take one dose of ibuprofen or for a short period, it is not necessary to take special precautions.
Ibuprofen may delay your reaction time, which should be taken into account before performing activities that require greater vigilance, such as driving and using machinery.
This applies to a greater extent to the combination with alcohol.
Ibuprofen Normon contains saccharose, sodium benzoate (E-211), and orange yellow S (E-110)
This medicine contains saccharose. If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to certain sugars, consult with them before taking this medicine.
Patient with diabetes mellitus should be aware that this medicine contains 0.44 g of saccharose per milliliter.
It may cause tooth decay.
This medicine contains 2.5 mg of sodium benzoate in each dose unit.
Sodium benzoate may increase the risk of jaundice (yellowish skin and eye color) in newborns (up to 4 weeks of age).
This medicine may cause allergic reactions because it contains the colorant orange yellow S (E-110). It may cause asthma, especially in patients allergic to acetylsalicylic acid.
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per milliliter; i.e., it is essentially "sodium-free".
Follow the administration instructions for this medication exactly as contained in this prospectus or as indicated by your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. In case of doubt, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
Only for occasional use and during limited periods.
The lowest effective dose should be used for the shortest time necessary to relieve symptoms. If you have an infection, consult a doctor without delay if symptoms (such as fever and pain) persist or worsen (see section 2).
Administration of the medication is subject to the appearance of pain or fever. As these disappear, the medication should be suspended.
Adults and adolescents over 12 years (≥40 kg):
The recommended dose is 5-10 ml (200-400 mg of ibuprofen) at intervals of no less than 4 hours, if necessary and while symptoms persist, without exceeding 1200 mg of ibuprofen in a 24-hour period.
The maximum dose per intake should not exceed 400 mg of ibuprofen. More than 400 mg in a single intake does not provide a better analgesic effect.
The interval between doses will depend on the evolution of symptoms, but will never be less than 4 hours.
In adults and adolescents, a doctor should be consulted if it is necessary to use this medication for more than 3 days in case of fever or 4 days in case of pain or if symptoms worsen.
Children from 3 months to 12 years:
The recommended dose of ibuprofen depends on the child's age and weight. As a general rule, for children from 3 months to 12 years, the recommended daily dose is 20 to 30 mg per kg of body weight, depending on the intensity of symptoms, and is divided into three doses.
The use of this medication in children under 2 years will always be by medical prescription.
As a guide, the following doses can be followed:
DOSAGE IN CHILDREN | |||
Approximate age | Body weight | Recommended dose per individual dose (x3) | Maximum daily dose (in 24 hours) |
from 3 to 6 months | 5 kg | 0.8 to 1.2 mL | 3.6 mL (144 mg) |
6 kg | 1 to 1.4 mL | 4.2 mL (168 mg) | |
7 kg | 1.2 to 1.6 mL | 4.8 mL (192 mg) | |
from 6 to 12 months | 8 kg | 1.4 to 2 mL | 6 mL (240 mg) |
9 kg | 1.6 to 2.2 mL | 6.6 mL (264 mg) | |
from 12 to 24 months | 10 kg | 1.8 to 2.4 mL | 7.2 mL (288 mg) |
12 kg | 2 to 3 mL | 9 mL (360 mg) | |
from 2 to 3 years | 14 kg | 2.4 to 3.4 mL | 10.2 mL (408 mg) |
from 4 to 5 years | 16 kg | 2.8 to 4 mL | 12 mL (480 mg) |
18 kg | 3 to 4.4 mL | 13.2 mL (528 mg) | |
from 6 to 9 years | 20 kg | 3.4 to 5 mL | 15 mL (600 mg) |
22 kg | 3.8 to 5.4 mL | 16.2 mL (648 mg) | |
24 kg | 4 to 6 mL | 18 mL (720 mg) | |
26 kg | 4.4 to 6.4 mL | 19.2 mL (768 mg) | |
from 10 to 12 years | 28 kg | 4.8 to 7 mL | 21 mL (840 mg) |
30 kg | 5 to 7.4 mL | 22.2 mL (888 mg) | |
32 – 36 kg | 5.4-6 to 8-9 mL | 24-27 mL (960-1080 mg) | |
36 – 40 kg | 6-6.8 to 9-10 mL | 27-30 mL (1080-1200 mg) |
The suspension can also be dosed following a 4-dose daily regimen. In this case, the maximum daily doses (see last column of the previous table) should not be exceeded in 24 hours. The dose to be administered in each dose every 6 hours will be recalculated/reduced proportionally.
The use of this medication is not recommended in children under 3 months or with a weight of less than 5 kg.
Over 65 years: the dosage must be established by the doctor, as there may be a need to reduce the usual dose.
Patients with kidney, liver, or heart disease: should reduce the dose and consult a doctor. Ibuprofen should not be used in patients with severe cardiac, renal, and hepatic failure.
Adult and adolescent patients should consult a doctor if symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3 days in case of fever or 5 days in case of pain.
Children from 6 months to 12 years should consult a doctor if symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3 days.
Children from 3 to 5 months should consult a doctor if symptoms worsen or if they persist after 24 hours.
Method of administration:
Ibuprofeno Normon is an oral suspension for administration by mouth. It can be administered directly or diluted in water.
A burning sensation in the mouth or throat may occur with ibuprofen oral suspension; make sure to shake the bottle well before administering the medication.
Patient with stomach discomfort should take the medication with milk and/or during meals.
If you take more Ibuprofeno Normon than you should
If you have taken more ibuprofen than you should, or if a child has ingested the medication accidentally, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately, or call the Toxicology Information Service, phone: 91 5620420, indicating the medication and the amount ingested, or go to the nearest hospital to find out about the risk and ask for advice on the measures to be taken.
Normally, symptoms of overdose occur 4 to 6 hours after taking ibuprofen.
Symptoms of overdose may include: nausea, stomach pain, vomiting (which may contain bloody sputum), gastrointestinal bleeding (see also section 4 below), diarrhea, headache, ringing in the ears, confusion, involuntary eye movement, and lack of muscle coordination.
Nervousness, drowsiness, disorientation, or coma may also occur. Occasionally, patients develop seizures. At high doses, symptoms of drowsiness, chest pain, palpitations, loss of consciousness, seizures (mainly in children), weakness, and dizziness, blood in the urine, low potassium levels in the blood, chills, and breathing difficulties have been reported.
Additionally, the prothrombin time/INR may be prolonged, probably due to interference with the action of circulating coagulation factors. Acute renal failure and liver damage may occur. Exacerbation of asthma in asthmatic patients is possible. There is also a possibility of low blood pressure and reduced breathing.
In rare cases, there have been cases of increased acidity of the blood plasma (metabolic acidosis), decreased body temperature, transient loss of breathing (apnea), central nervous system depression, and respiratory system depression. There have also been cases of cardiovascular toxicity (low blood pressure, decreased heart rate, and increased heart rate).
If you forget to take Ibuprofeno Normon
Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten doses.
If you forget to take your corresponding dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if the time for the next dose is near, skip the forgotten dose and take the next dose at the usual time.
If you have any other questions about the use of this medication, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
Like all medications, this medication can cause adverse effects, although not everyone experiences them. The incidence of adverse effects is lower in short treatments and if the daily dose is below the maximum recommended dose.
The frequencies shown below refer to the short-term use of maximum daily doses of up to 1,200 mg of oral ibuprofen:
Disorientation or confusion, depression, vertigo, tinnitus (ringing or sounds in the ear), hearing impairment, reversible toxic amblyopia, liver damage, edema (swelling caused by fluid accumulation in tissues), optic neuritis, anaphylactic reaction (in case of severe generalized hypersensitivity reaction, signs may include facial swelling, tongue and larynx, shortness of breath, tachycardia, hypotension (anaphylaxis, angioedema, or severe shock)), aseptic meningitis (inflammation of the meninges, which are the membranes that protect the brain and spinal cord, not caused by bacteria). In most cases where aseptic meningitis has been reported with ibuprofen, the patient suffered from some form of autoimmune disease (such as systemic lupus erythematosus and other collagen diseases), which was a risk factor. The symptoms of aseptic meningitis observed were neck stiffness, headache, nausea, vomiting, fever, or disorientation. Other adverse effects are decreased platelets, decreased white blood cells (may manifest as frequent infections with fever, chills, or sore throat), decreased red blood cells (may manifest as difficulty breathing and pale skin), neutropenia (decrease in neutrophils), and agranulocytosis (very large decrease in neutrophils), aplastic anemia (insufficiency of the bone marrow to produce different types of cells), hemolytic anemia (premature destruction of red blood cells). The first symptoms are: fever, sore throat, superficial ulcers in the mouth, pseudo-flu symptoms, extreme fatigue, bleeding, and bruises of unknown cause.
Exacerbation of inflammation-related infections has been observed with the use of NSAIDs. If signs of infection or worsening of symptoms occur during the use of ibuprofen, it is recommended to consult a doctor as soon as possible.
A severe skin reaction known as DRESS syndrome (by its English acronym) may occur. The symptoms of DRESS syndrome include: skin rash, lymph node inflammation, and elevated eosinophils (a type of white blood cell).
Chest pain, which can be a sign of a potentially serious allergic reaction called Kounis syndrome.
Generalized red scaly rash, with bumps under the skin and blisters, mainly on skin folds, trunk, and upper limbs, accompanied by fever at the start of treatment (acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis) and the skin becomes sensitive to light. Stop taking Ibuprofeno Normon if you experience these symptoms and seek medical attention immediately. See also section 2.
If any of the following adverse effects occur, discontinue treatment and consult your doctor immediately:
Reporting adverse effects
If you experience any type of adverse effect, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is a possible adverse effect that does not appear in this prospectus. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for Human Use Medicines: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting adverse effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medication.
Keep this medication out of sight and reach of children.
No special storage conditions are required.
Do not use this medication after the expiration date that appears on the packaging after "CAD". The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
Medications should not be thrown down the drain or into the trash. Deposit the packaging and medications you no longer need in the SIGRE Point of the pharmacy. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and medications you no longer need. This will help protect the environment.
Composition of Ibuprofeno Normon 40 mg/ml oral suspension EFG:
Ibuprofeno Normon 40 mg/ml oral suspension is presented in a 150 ml bottle in a cardboard box. Each ml contains 40 mg of ibuprofen.
Appearance of the product and packaging content
Ibuprofeno Normon is a viscous suspension, orange in color, and with a peach flavor.
It is presented in 150 ml packaging. It includes a dosing syringe and a dropper plug for the syringe.
Other available presentations
Ibuprofeno Normon 20 mg/ml oral suspension EFG
Ibuprofeno Normon 400 mg coated tablets EFG
Ibuprofeno Normon 600 mg coated tablets EFG
Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer
LABORATORIOS NORMON, S.A.
Ronda de Valdecarrizo, 6- 28760 Tres Cantos – Madrid (SPAIN)
Date of the last revision of this prospectus: November 2024
Detailed and updated information on this medication is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es/
You can access detailed and updated information about this medication by scanning the QR code included in the prospectus and packaging with your mobile phone (smartphone). You can also access this information at the following internet address:
https://cima.aemps.es/cima/dochtml/p/75244/P_75244.html
The average price of IBUPROFEN NORMON 40 mg/ml ORAL SUSPENSION in October, 2025 is around 3.75 EUR. Prices may vary depending on the region, pharmacy, and whether a prescription is required. Always check with a local pharmacy or online source for the most accurate information.