Description
This medicine is sold under the discretion of a Well Pharmacist.
You will be required to answer a few short questions to ensure this medicine is suitable for you.
Calpol Infant Suspension 120mg/5ml is a strawberry-flavored liquid pain relief and fever reducer, specially formulated for infants aged 2 months and older. This easy-to-administer suspension provides effective relief from common ailments such as teething pain, headaches, and cold symptoms. With a gentle formula that is suitable for young children, Calpol helps ensure your little one feels comfortable and cared for.
How To Use
This product is intended for use in children aged 2 months to 6 years.
For oral use only.
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.
It is important to shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use.
Always use the syringe supplied with the pack.
Do not give more medicine than the label tells you to.
If your child does not get better, talk to your doctor.
Children aged 2-3 months
Child's Age: 2-3 months; How much: 2.5 ml - If necessary, after 4-6 hours, give a second 2.5 ml dose
Do not give to babies less than 2 months old.
Only give if your baby weighs over 4 kg 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: 2.5 ml; How often (in 24 hours): Up to 4 times
Child's Age: 6-24 months; How much: 5 ml; How often (in 24 hours): Up to 4 times
Child's Age: 2-4 years; How much: 7.5 ml (5 ml + 2.5 ml); How often (in 24 hours): Up to 4 times
Child's Age: 4-6 years; How much: 10 ml (5 ml + 5 ml); 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.
Warnings
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.
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Check that the cap on the bottle is securely engaged at all times.
Ingredients
Each 5 ml contains 120 mg of Paracetamol, Also contains: Sucrose, E420, E214, E216, E218 and E122
See patient information leaflet
