Answer
Do not give it to anyone under 16 unless a doctor specifically directs aspirin treatment. Aspirin has been associated with rare but serious Reye's syndrome in children, particularly around viral illness.
Sources for this answer
- NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance
- UK GovernmentUK Government · Reputable Web
- Beechams Powders GSL — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
General medicine information. Follow the instructions for your own medicine and speak to a pharmacist or clinician about your individual circumstances.