Product Use
Calpol Infant suspension Sugar-free for children from 2 months to 6 years. Contains paracetamol. Do not give this medicine together with other products containing paracetamol. In case of excessive reaction, seek medical attention immediately
Instructions
Children: up to 4 times daily and not more frequently than every 4 hours. 4-6 years: 10ml. 2-4 years: 7.5ml. 6-24 months: 5ml. 3-6 months: 2.5ml. 2-3 months: a 2.5ml dose, followed by a second dose 4-6 hours later if required, may be given for fever following vaccination at 2 months. The same two doses may be given for other causes of fever or mild to moderate pain provided the infant weighs over 4kg and was not born before 37 weeks. Medical advice should be sought if further doses are needed or if cause of pain or fever is not known. Also available in the original sugar-containing formula and in a sugar-free colour-free formula.
Cautions
Calpol Infant Suspension is not suitable for use by children under 2 months old, or by infants who weigh less than 4kg or were born before 37 weeks. Do not use this product if you or your child are allergic to paracetamol or any of the other listed ingredients. Do not take Calpol Infant Suspension if you or your child:
Are taking any other medicine with paracetamol in it.
Have severe liver or kidney problems.
Have an inherited intolerance to fructose or have been diagnosed with an intolerance to some other sugars.
Are taking any of the following medicines: metoclopramide, domperidone (used for nausea and vomiting), cholestyramine (used for high cholesterol), medicines that thin the blood (e.g. warfarin)
If you are an adult and wish to take this product, please read the patient information leaflet carefully before use.
Ingredients
Strawberry flavoured, sugar-free suspension containing in 5ml:
Paracetamol 120mg
Additional Info
This medicine contains Paracetamol. Please note that medicines containing this active ingredient are restricted in quantity.
