Calpol Infant Suspension Sugar Free Strawberry 100ml
Calpol Infant Suspension Sugar Free Strawberry 100ml
Description
Calpol Infant 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 suspension contains paracetamol which relieve pain and bring down fever in many conditions including post-immunisation fever, teething, headache, cold and flu, toothache, earache, sore throat and other aches and pains.
Calpol Infant Sugar Free Suspension is free from sugar and is supplied with a syringe for quick and easy dosing.
Ingredients
Active Ingredients:
Paracetamol 120 mg in 5 ml
Other Ingredients:
Maltitol liquid
Sorbitol liquid (non crystallising) (E420)
Glycerol
Dispersible cellulose
Xanthan gum
Ethyl parahydroxybenzoate (E214)
Methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218)
Propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216)
Polysorbate 80
Strawberry flavour (containing propylene glycol (E1520) and benzyl alcohol)
Carmoisine (E122)
Purified water
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
Use up to 4 times a day as necessary.
Leave at least 4 hours between doses.
Do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours.
Do not use for babies under 2 months old.
Do not use for more than 3 days. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
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.
