Calpol Sugar Free Infant Suspension is a strawberry flavoured paracetamol 120mg/5ml oral suspension that relieves pain and fever in babies and children from 2 months to 6 years, with 12- or 20-sachet packs sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).
Key facts
| Active ingredient | Paracetamol 120mg/5ml oral suspension |
|---|---|
| Format | Oral suspension in single 5ml sachets |
| Pack options | 12 or 20 x 5ml sachets |
| Flavour | Strawberry, sugar-free |
| Age | Babies and children from 2 months to 6 years |
| Labelled relief | Pain and fever, including teething, headache, toothache, sore throat, post-immunisation fever, cold and flu, earache and other aches and pains |
Who it is for
- Babies and children from 2 months to 6 years.
Not suitable for: Do not give to babies less than 2 months of age. Do not give with any other paracetamol-containing products. You must be at least 16 years old to purchase this product.
How to use
- Read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
- Massage the contents of the sachet before opening and always use the spoon supplied with the pack.
- Give only the dose for your child’s age shown in the pack dosing table, and never give more medicine than is shown in the table.
- Leave at least 4 hours between doses and 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.
Frequently asked questions
What does Calpol Infant Suspension contain?
The active ingredient is paracetamol, with 120mg in each 5ml of the sugar-free strawberry suspension.
Which pack sizes are available?
The product has 12-sachet and 20 x 5ml sachet variants.
Who is it for?
It is for babies and children from 2 months to 6 years; do not give it to babies under 2 months of age.
How much should I give?
Use the age-based doses shown in the pack dosing table with the spoon supplied with the pack, and do not exceed the stated dose.
Can it be given with other medicines?
Do not give it with any other paracetamol-containing products. If your child takes other medicines, consult your doctor or pharmacist first.
Safety and storage
- CONTAINS PARACETAMOL. Do not give with any other paracetamol-containing products.
- Do not exceed the stated dose. Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if the child seems well.
- Any unused contents of an open sachet should be discarded.
- Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
- Read the PIL. Report suspected side effects through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.
This is a medicine. Always read the label and enclosed leaflet before use. You must be at least 16 years old to purchase this product.
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