Calpol Infant Strawberry Flavoured Suspension 200ml
Calpol Infant Strawberry Flavoured Suspension 200ml
Description
Calpol Infant Strawberry Flavoured Suspension helps relieve pain and fever in children aged from 3 months to 6 years, as well as babies aged 2 months who are over 4kg and were born after 37 weeks.
The strawberry flavoured liquid contains paracetamol to relieve pain and bring down fever in many conditions, e.g. teething, headache, cold and flu, toothache, earache, sore throat and other aches and pains.
Supplied with a double ended measuring spoon.
Ingredients
Active ingredient:
Paracetamol 120 mg per 5 ml.
Other ingredients:
Maltitol liquid (E965), glycerol, polysorbate 80, sorbitol liquid (E420), methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), ethyl parahydroxybenzoate (E214), dispersible cellulose, xanthan gum and purified water.
The flavouring is strawberry.
Usage and Instructions
It is important to shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use.
| Child's Age | How Much | How Often (in 24 hours)* |
|---|---|---|
| 2 – 3 months (if weight is over 4kg and the baby was born after 37 weeks) | 2.5 ml | 2 times |
| 3 – 6 months | 2.5 ml | 4 times |
| 6 – 24 months | 5 ml | 4 times |
| 2 – 4 years | 7.5 ml ( 5 ml + 2.5 ml) | 4 times |
| 4 – 6 years | 10 ml ( 5 ml + 5 ml) | 4 times |
Child's Age: 2-3 months
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.
Child's Age: 3 months - 6 years
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
Do not exceed the stated dose.
Do not use 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.
Side Effects
It is 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.
