Calpol Infant Colour/ Sugar Free Suspension 100ml

Calpol Infant Sugar Free Suspension

Product Details

Delivery Information

Please note that you must be present to sign for this delivery.

CALPOL® Infant Sugar-Free Colour-Free 120 mg/5 ml Oral Suspension is a strawberry-flavoured oral suspension designed for the relief of:

• Fever (raised temperature)
• Post-immunization fever
• Cold & flu symptoms
• Teething
• Headache
• Sore throat
• Earache
• Other aches & pains

Suitable for

This product is intended for use in children aged 2 months to 6 years.

Age Restriction

You must be at least 16 years old to purchase this product.

How to use

Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.

• Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer.
• It is important to shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use.
• Always use the syringe supplied with the pack.

For the relief of fever after vaccination at 2, 3, and 4 months:

• See the leaflet in the box.

For the relief of pain and other causes of fever:

• Refer to dosing tables below.

Children aged 2-3 months:

• Child’s Age: 2-3 months
• How much: 2.5ml – if necessary, after 4-6 hours, give a second 2.5ml dose.
• Do not give to babies less than 2 months old.
• Only give if your baby weighs over 4kg and was born after 37 weeks.
• Leave at least 4 hours between doses.
• Do not give more than 2 doses. This is to ensure that fever that may be due to a serious infection is quickly diagnosed. If your child is still feverish after two doses, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Children aged 3 months – 6 years:

• Child’s Age: 3-6 months
• How much: 2.5ml
• How often (in 24 hours): Up to 4 times
• Child’s Age: 6-24 months
• How much: 5ml
• How often (in 24 hours): Up to 4 times
• Child’s Age: 2-4 years
• How much: 7.5ml (5ml + 2.5ml)
• How often (in 24 hours): Up to 4 times
• Child’s Age: 4-6 years
• How much: 10ml (5ml + 5ml)
• How often (in 24 hours): Up to 4 times

Do not give more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period. Leave at least 4 hours between doses. Do not give this medicine to your child for more than 3 days without speaking to your doctor or pharmacist.

Hazards and Cautions

• For oral use only.
• Do not give more medicine than the label tells you to.
• If your child does not get better, talk to your doctor.

CONTAINS PARACETAMOL

• Do not give anything else containing paracetamol while giving this medicine. Talk to a doctor at once if your child takes too much of this medicine, even if they seem well.

As with all medicines, if your child is currently taking any other medicine consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this product. Please see leaflet.

• If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Storage:

• Do not store above 25°C. Keep the bottle in the outer carton. Check that the cap on the bottle is securely engaged at all times.

Precautions

This is a medicine; Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist. Seek advice if you suffer from allergies.

Active ingredients

Each 5ml contains 120mg of paracetamol

Ingredients

Also contains: Maltitol liquid (E965), E420, E218, E216, and E214.