Nurofen For Children has the active ingredient ibuprofen which is a non-steroidal-anti-inflammatory  painkiller. Ibuprofen is used as an analgesic (painkiller) for the relief of teething and toothache pain, muscular minor aches and sprains, sore throats and symptoms of cold and flu as well as the symptomatic relief of headaches. Nurofen for Children also brings down a high temperature (fever) including post-immunisation fever.