Calpol SixPlus Sugar Free Suspension in single-dose 5ml sachets contains paracetamol 250mg/5ml to relieve mild to moderate pain and bring down fever in children from 6 years and adults who have difficulty swallowing tablets. Strawberry flavour, no sugar, and easy to carry when travelling. Pack of 12 sachets, sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).
Key facts
| Active ingredient | Paracetamol 250mg per 5ml (one sachet = 5ml) |
|---|---|
| Format | Sugar-free white oral suspension, strawberry flavour, in single-dose 5ml sachets; double-ended measuring spoon in the pack |
| Relieves | Mild to moderate pain and fever (high temperature), including cold and flu, headache, toothache, earache, sore throat, post-immunisation fever and other aches and pains |
| Age | Children from 6 years and adults. Not recommended for children under 6 years. |
| Dose | 6–8 years 5ml; 8–10 years 7.5ml; 10–12 years 10ml; 12–16 years 10–15ml; adults and over 16s 10–20ml. Up to 4 times a day, at least 4 hours apart. |
| Maximum | No more than 4 doses in any 24 hours. Do not give for more than 3 days without speaking to a doctor or pharmacist. |
| Storage | Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original package. Discard any unused contents of an opened sachet. |
| Pack | 12 x 5ml sachets |
Who it is for
- Children aged 6 years and over with pain or a high temperature, including after immunisations.
- Adults who find pain-relief tablets hard to swallow.
- Families who want pre-measured doses for holidays, school bags or travel.
Not suitable for: Anyone allergic to paracetamol or any of the other ingredients, or who has had a bad reaction to them before; anyone already taking another medicine containing paracetamol; children under 6 years. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist first if your child has serious kidney or liver problems, an inherited intolerance to fructose or some other sugars, or takes metoclopramide, domperidone, cholestyramine, blood-thinning medicines such as warfarin, epilepsy medicines or the antibiotic flucloxacillin. Adults who drink large amounts of alcohol, or who are pregnant or breastfeeding, should ask a doctor or pharmacist before use.
How to use
- Read the label and Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) before use. For oral use only.
- Massage the sachet before opening it. Each sachet holds one 5ml dose; use the spoon supplied and do not overfill it.
- Give the dose for your child’s age: 6–8 years 5ml; 8–10 years 7.5ml (5ml + 2.5ml); 10–12 years 10ml (two sachets); 12–16 years 10–15ml; adults and children over 16 years 10–20ml.
- Repeat up to 4 times in 24 hours if needed, leaving at least 4 hours between doses. Never give more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
- Throw away any suspension left in an opened sachet.
- Do not give for more than 3 days without speaking to a doctor or pharmacist. If your child needs more than the stated dose or the fever does not go away, see a doctor as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
How many sachets is one dose?
Each sachet is 5ml. A child aged 6–8 years needs one sachet; 10–12 years needs two sachets (10ml); adults and children over 16 take two to four sachets (10–20ml) per dose.
How often can I give it?
Up to 4 times a day, with at least 4 hours between doses. Do not give more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period.
Can I use it for a child under 6?
No. It is not recommended for children under 6 years. Ask a pharmacist to recommend a suitable product, such as Calpol Infant.
Can I give it with other cold and flu medicines?
Check the labels first. Do not give anything else that contains paracetamol at the same time. If in doubt, ask a pharmacist.
Is it sugar free?
Yes. It is sweetened with maltitol, sorbitol, acesulfame potassium and saccharin sodium instead of sugar. Sorbitol and maltitol can have a mild laxative effect and make it unsuitable for people with hereditary fructose intolerance.
What should I do if my child has too much?
Talk to a doctor at once, even if they seem well, because too much paracetamol can cause delayed, serious liver damage.
Safety and storage
- Do not give more than the label tells you to, and do not give anything else containing paracetamol at the same time.
- Contains methyl and propyl parahydroxybenzoate, which may cause delayed allergic reactions, and small amounts of propylene glycol and benzyl alcohol from the flavouring.
- Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original package and do not use after the expiry date on the pack.
- Keep out of the sight and 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 the Patient Information Leaflet before use. If symptoms persist, speak to a pharmacist or doctor.
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