Calpol Six Plus Years Fastmelts Strawberry 12 Tablets
Calpol Six Plus Years Fastmelts Strawberry 12 Tablets
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Description
Calpol Six Plus Years Fastmelts Strawberry 12 Tablets are essential for parents who need efficient fever and pain relief for children six years and older. These orodispersible tablets dissolve in the mouth, providing convenient, water-free relief. With paracetamol as the active ingredient, they are effective against colds and flu, headaches, toothaches, sore throats, and other minor discomforts. The strawberry flavour is appealing to children, making administration straightforward.
Key features:
- Fast-acting relief: Begins to reduce fever and alleviate pain within 15 minutes.
- Convenient form: Orodispersible tablets melt in the mouth, no water is needed.
- Child-friendly flavour: Pleasant strawberry taste encourages easy intake.
- Versatile: Suitable for a wide range of symptoms including fever, cold and flu, and various pains.
- Safe formulation: Contains 250mg of paracetamol per tablet for effective relief.
- Pack size: Available in packs of 12 tablets, ideal for home or travel use.
What symptoms or conditions can be treated with Calpol Six Plus Years Fastmelts Strawberry 12 Tablets?
Calpol Six Plus Fastmelts can treat symptoms of cold and flu, headaches, toothaches, earaches, sore throats, and other minor aches and pains.
What are the benefits of using Calpol Six Plus Years Fastmelts Strawberry 12 Tablets?
Calpol Six Plus Years Fastmelts Strawberry 12 Tablets offer quick pain and fever relief, are easy to administer without water and are palatable for children thanks to their strawberry flavour.
How do Calpol Six Plus Years Fastmelts Strawberry 12 Tablets work?
It contains paracetamol, which works by reducing the body's temperature when it's feverish and alleviating pain.
Are there any known side effects?
Side effects are rare and usually mild but can include allergic reactions such as swelling of the face, tongue, or throat, difficulty swallowing, and skin rash or hives.
What are the main ingredients or components of Calpol Six Plus Years Fastmelts Strawberry 12 Tablets?
The active ingredient is paracetamol (250mg per tablet). Other ingredients include mannitol, aspartame, and strawberry flavouring.
Does Calpol Six Plus Years Fastmelts Strawberry 12 Tablets contain any common allergens?
It contains aspartame, a source of phenylalanine, which may not be suitable for individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU).
Can Calpol Six Plus Fastmelts be used by adults?
Yes, adults and children over 16 years can take 2-4 tablets up to 4 times a day, adhering to the 4-hour interval between doses.
How should this medicine be stored?
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.
Can Calpol Six Plus Years Fastmelts Strawberry 12 Tablets be taken alongside other medications?
Consult a doctor or pharmacist before using with other medications, especially those containing paracetamol, to avoid exceeding the recommended dose.
Ingredients
Active Ingredients:
Each Orodispersible Tablet contains 250mg Paracetamol
Other Ingredients:
Mannitol (E421)
Crospovidone
Aspartame (E951)
Strawberry flavouring E. 9620941
Magnesium stearate
Basic butylated methacrylate copolymer
Polyacrylate dispersion 30%
Colloidal anhydrous silica
Usage and Instructions
They are most suitable for children from 6 to 12 years of age and are not recommended for children under 6 years old.
Children 6-9 years old:
One tablet up to 4 times a day.
Children 9-12 years old:
Two tablets up to 4 times a day.
Children 12-16 years old:
Two to Three tablets up to 4 times a day.
Adults and children over 16 years
Two to Four tablets 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.
Warnings
Not recommended for children under 6 years old.
Leave at least 4 hours between doses.
Do not give this medicine if your child has ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients.
Contains paracetamol – do not use more than one product containing paracetamol at the same time.
Do not give more than 4 doses in any 24 hour period
Do not give this medicine to your child for more than 3 days without speaking to your doctor or pharmacist
Side Effects
It is rare to have side effects with paracetamol but some allergic reactions have been recorded such as skin rashes.
