Calpol Infant Suspension Original 12 Sachets
Calpol Infant Suspension Original 12 Sachets
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Description
Calpol Infant Suspension Sugar Free Sachets provide soothing relief from pain and fever for children.
It is fast acting, taking as little as 15 minutes and being gentle on delicate tummies. It's gentle enough to use from 2 months of age.
The box contains 12 x 5ml sachets which can be used on the go. for your child, when they need it most. It starts to work on fever in just 15 minutes but is still gentle on children's delicate tummies. It relieves the symptoms of fever, cold and flu, teething, headache, toothache, earache, sore throat and other aches and pains.
Calpol can be used for the following reasons:
- Relieving mild to moderate pain be it toothaches, headaches or sore throats.
- Relieving discomfort as a result of a fever or pain associated with cold and flu.
Ingredients
Active Ingredients:
Each 5ml contains 120mg of Paracetamol
Other Ingredients:
Sucrose
Sorbitol Liquid (Non Crystallising) (E420)
Glycerol
Xanthan Gum
Dispersible Cellulose
Polysorbate 80
Acesulfame Potassium
Propyl Parahydroxybenzoate (E216)
Ethyl Parahydroxybenzoate (E214)
Strawberry Flavour 500018E (containing propylene glycol (E1520))
Methyl Parahydroxybenzoate (E218)
Carmoisine (E122)
Purified Water
Usage and Instructions
It is important to massage the sachet 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.
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
Like all medicines, there can be side effects. Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you notice any of these:
- Allergic reactions including swelling of the face, tongue or throat, difficulty swallowing, unexplained wheezing, shortness of breath which may be accompanied by skin rash or hives.
- Becoming unusually tired, unexpected bruising or bleeding and getting more infections (such as colds) than usual.
- In very rare cases of skins reactions have been reported. If skin reactions occur or existing skin symptoms worsen, stop use and seek medical help right away.
