About:
Calpol Infant Suspension is a strawberry flavoured sugar-free oral solution intended for use in children aged 2 months to 6 years. Getting the dose of paracetamol correct is important, that's why Calpol always comes with an oral syringe to help you give the right dose.
Use Calpol Infant Suspension for:
- Fever (Raised Temperature)
- Post-Immunisation Fever
- Cold & Flu symptoms
- Teething
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Earache
- Other aches & pains
For oral use only.
How to give Calpol Infant Sugar Free Suspension:
This medicine is suitable for pain and fever in infants over 2 months old.
| Child's Age | Dose for Pain and Fever | How Often (in 24 hours) |
| 2-3 Months | 2.5ml (small end of spoon). If necessary, after 4-6 hours, give a second 2.5ml dose. Only give if your baby weighs over 4 kg and was born after 37 weeks gestation | Up to 2 times. If no improvement seek help from your doctor. |
| 3-6 Months | One 2.5ml spoonful (small end) | Up to 4 times |
| 6-24 Months | One 5ml spoonful (large end) | Up to 4 times |
| 2-4 Years | One 5ml spoonful (large end) and one 2.5ml spoonful (small end) | Up to 4 times |
| 4-6 Years | Two 5ml spoonfuls (large end) | Up to 4 times |
For the relief of fever after vaccinations at 2, 3 and 4 months: 2.5 ml. This dose may be given up to 4 times a day starting at the time of vaccination. Do not give more than 4 doses in any 24 hours. Leave at least 4 hours between doses. If your baby still needs this medicine two days after receiving the vaccine talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
DO NOT give to babies less than 2 months of age.
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.
Ingredients:
Each 5ml dose contains Paracetamol 120mg.
Who Is Calpol Infant Suspension Sugar Free Not Suitable For?
Do not give your child this medicine if:
- They are allergic to any of the ingredients listed.
- They are taking anything else with paracetamol in it.
- They are between 2-3 months old and is taking this medicine for other causes of pain and fever and: Weighs less than 4 kg or Was born before 37 weeks.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist If:
- Your child has serious kidney or liver problems.
- Your child has an inherited intolerance to fructose or been diagnosed with an intolerance to some other sugars.
- Your child is taking any other medicines including: Metoclopramide or Domperidone (used to treat nausea and vomiting). Cholestyramine (used to treat high cholesterol). Anticoagulants (drugs that thin the blood, such as warfarin) or Anticonvulsants (drugs to treat epilepsy)
Warning:
Always read the product leaflet before using this medicine.
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