Calpol Infant Original 120mg/5ml Strawberry Oral Suspension 200ml offers gentle pain and fever relief for babies and children aged 2 months to 6 years. It quickly helps ease discomfort from teething, headaches, earache, sore throat, and post-immunisation fever. The smooth strawberry flavour makes it easy to give, while the simple dosing syringe ensures accurate measurement. Trusted by parents for decades, this product is ideal for soothing little ones during illness or after vaccinations. Clinical use supports its effectiveness for mild to moderate pain and reducing high temperature.

Key Features:

• Fast-acting relief: Starts to work on fever in just 15 minutes.
• Gentle formula: Designed to be kind on delicate tummies and suitable for young children.
• Easy to use: Comes with a dosing syringe for accurate, mess-free administration.
• Trusted brand: Used by families for over 50 years and recommended by healthcare professionals.
• Suitable for babies: Can be given from 2 months old, provided the child weighs over 4kg and is not premature.

What conditions can Calpol Infant Original help with?

Calpol Infant Original is used to relieve mild to moderate pain and reduce fever. It is effective for symptoms such as teething, headache, earache, sore throat, and post-immunisation fever. Parents also use it for cold and flu symptoms and other common childhood aches.

How soon does this medicine start to work?

The product begins to ease fever within about 15 minutes after the dose is given. Pain relief usually follows soon after, helping children feel more comfortable quickly.

Is Calpol Infant Original suitable for newborns?

No, it is not suitable for newborns under 2 months old. It can be used for babies aged 2 months and older, as long as they weigh more than 4kg and were not born prematurely.

How do I measure the correct dose for my child?

Each pack includes a dosing syringe to ensure accurate measurement. The correct dose depends on your child’s age and weight, with clear instructions provided on the packaging and leaflet.

Can Calpol Infant Original be given with other medicines containing paracetamol?

No, do not give Calpol Infant Original alongside other products containing paracetamol. Always check the ingredients of any other medicine your child is taking to avoid accidental overdose.

Patient Information Leaflet

The active ingredient is: Paracetamol 120 mg per 5 ml.

Other ingredients are: Sucrose, sorbitol liquid (E420), glycerol, polysorbate 80, acesulfame potassium, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), ethyl parahydroxybenzoate (E214), microcrystalline cellulose and carmellose sodium, xanthan gum and purified water. The flavouring is strawberry (containing propylene glycol (E1520)) and colouring is carmoisine (E122).

Each 5 ml of this product contains 2.2 g of sucrose.

Infants 2–3 months:

2.5ml

Leave 4-6 hours before a second dose

• Can be given to babies 2-3 months with post-vaccination fever.
• Can also be given for other causes of pain and fever as long as they weigh over 4kg and are not premature.
• Do not give more than 2 doses.
• Leave at least 4 hours between doses.
• If further doses are needed, talk to your doctor or pharmacist

Infants 3-6 months:

2.5ml

Up to 4 times in 24 hours

Infants 6-24 months:

5ml

Up to 4 times in 24 hours

Children 2–4 years:

7.5ml

Up to 4 times in 24 hours

Children 4–6 years:

10ml

Up to 4 doses in 24 hours

For all the dosage information above please remember:

• Do not give more than 4 doses in any 24 hour period
• Leave at least 4 hours between doses.
• Contains paracetamol – do not use more than one product containing paracetamol at the same time.
• Do not give this medicine to your child for more than 3 days without speaking to your doctor or pharmacist
• For further advice, always read the label.

Do not exceed the stated dose.

This product is not suitable for babies under 2 months old.

Do not use for more than 3 days. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.

Do not give this medicine to a child that:

• Has ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients
• Is taking anything else with paracetamol in it
• Is between 2-3 months old and is taking this medicine for other causes of pain and fever and weighs less than 4kg or was born before 37 weeks

It's rare to have side effects with paracetamol but some allergic reactions have been recorded such as skin rashes.

If you notice any skin rash or other side effects stop taking the medicine immediately and consult your doctor or pharmacist.