Calpol 6+ Sugar Free Suspension Strawberry 80ml
Calpol 6+ Sugar Free Suspension Strawberry 80ml
Description
Calpol 6+ Sugar Free Strawberry Flavour Suspension contains paracetamol which relieve pain and bring down fever in a range of conditions including cold and flu, headache, toothache, earache, post-immunisation fever, sore throat and other aches and pains.
Suitable for children aged 6 years and over, as well as adults.
Ingredients
Active Ingredients:
Each 5ml contains 250mg Paracetamol
Other Ingredients:
Maltitol Liquid (E965)
Sorbitol Liquid (70% non crystallising) (E420)
Glycerol
Dispersible cellulose
Xanthan gum
Methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218)
Propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216)
Acesulfame potassium
Polysorbate 80
Saccharin Sodium
Strawberry flavour 500286E (containing propylene glycol (E1520) and benzyl alcohol)
Strawberry Cream 11407-33 (containing propylene glycol (E1520))
Purified water
Usage and Instructions
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.
It is important to shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use.
| Child's Age | How Much | How Often (in 24 hours)* |
|---|---|---|
| Under 6 years | Not recommended | N/A |
| 6 – 8 years | 5ml | 4 times |
| 8 – 10 years | 7.5ml (5ml + 2.5ml) | 4 times |
| 10 – 12 years | 10ml (5ml + 5ml) | 4 times |
| 12 – 16 years | 10ml (5ml + 5ml) - 15ml (5ml + 5ml +5ml) | 4 times |
| Adults and over 16 years | 10ml (5ml + 5ml) - 20ml (5ml + 5ml +5ml + 5ml) | 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
Not recommended for children under 6 years old.
Leave at least 4 hours between doses.
Do not give this medicine if your child has ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients.
Contains paracetamol – do not use more than one product containing paracetamol at the same time.
Do not give more than 4 doses in any 24 hour period
Do not give this medicine to your child for more than 3 days without speaking to your doctor or pharmacist
Side Effects
It is rare to have side effects with paracetamol but some allergic reactions have been recorded such as skin rashes.
In case of an adverse reaction stop using the product and contact your pharmacist or doctor.
