Calpol Infant Strawberry Flavoured Suspension 200ml
Calpol Infant Strawberry Flavoured Suspension 200ml
Each 5 ml contains 120 mg of Paracetamol
Also contains: Sucrose, E420, E214, E216, E218 and E122
It is important to shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use.
Child's Age: 2-3 months
Give 2.5 ml - If necessary, after 4-6 hours, give a second 2.5 ml dose
Do not give to babies less than 2 months of old.
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: 3-6 months
Give 2.5 ml Up to 4 times a day
Child's Age: 6-24 months
Give 5 ml Up to 4 times a day
Child's Age: 2-4 years
GIve 7.5 ml (5 ml + 2.5 ml) Up to 4 times a day
Child's Age: 4-6 years
GIve 10 ml (5 ml + 5 ml) Up to 4 times a day
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.
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.
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.
