Calpol Infant Strawberry Flavoured Suspension 200ml
Calpol Infant Strawberry Flavoured Suspension 200ml
Description
Get your little ones back to their mischievous selves with the fast soothing relief of this strawberry-flavoured Calpol.
Benefits:
- Calpol Infant Strawberry Flavoured Suspension 200ml relieves pain and fever in children aged from 3 months to 6 years
- Contains paracetamol to target pain
- Use to relieve teething, headache, cold and flu, toothache, earache and sore throats
- Tasty strawberry flavour
- Contains a double-ended measuring spoon
- 200ml
Ingredients
Active ingredient:
Paracetamol 120mg per 5ml.
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.
Usage and Instructions
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) | 2.5ml | 2 times |
| 3 – 6 months | 2.5ml | 4 times |
| 6 – 24 months | 5ml | 4 times |
| 2 – 4 years | 7.5ml ( 5ml + 2.5ml) | 4 times |
| 4 – 6 years | 10ml ( 5ml + 5ml) | 4 times |
Child's Age: 2-3 months
Only give if your baby weighs over 4kg 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.
Make sure to 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.
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
Side Effects
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.
