Nurofen for children cold fever amp pain orange nurofen for children is an ibuprofen suspension thats specially formulated for babies and children from 3 months weighing over 5kg it works quickly to cool a high temperature and soothe away pains from teething headache sore throats and minor aches and strains nurofen for children starts to work in just 15 minutes and lasts for up to 8 hours in relieving fever