CALPOL Infant Suspension helps soothe and relieve fever, post-immunisation fever, cold and flu symptoms, teething, headache, sore throat, earache, and other aches and pains.
It starts to work on fever in just 15 minutes but is still gentle on delicate tummies.
Trusted by parents for over 50 years, CALPOL ® Infant Suspension is gentle enough to use from 2 months old.
Warnings and Precautions
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Read the package leaflet before use.
Do not use it if the expiration date printed on the carton has passed.
Do not give to a child under 2 months
Do not give any other paracetamol-containing products.
Do not give this product if you or your child are allergic to paracetamol or any of the other listed ingredients.
Speak to your GP or Pharmacist before use if you or the child are taking any other medicines this also includes items, not on prescription.
Especially if taking any of the medicines stated below:
Domperidone or metoclopramide, which is used to treat nausea and vomiting
Colestyramine, which is used to treat high cholesterol
Anticoagulants, or blood thinners, such as warfarin
Anticonvulsants, which are used to treat epilepsy
Ingredients
Active Ingredients: Each 5ml suspension contains 120mg of paracetamol
Other ingredients: Maltitol Liquid (E965), E420, E214, E216 and E218
How do I take Calpol Infant Suspension?
Dosage:
Shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use.
2-3 Months Old:
2.5ml up to FOUR times a day
3-6 Months Old:
2.5ml up to FOUR times a day
6-24 Months Old:
ONE 5ml spoonful up to FOUR times a day
2-4 Years Old:
7.5ml up to FOUR times a day
4-6 Years Old:
TWO 5ml spoonfuls up to FOUR times a day
Do not give more than 4 doses in 24 hours, leave at least 4 hours between each dose, and do not use for more than 3 days without speaking to your doctor or pharmacist.
What are the side effects of Calpol Infant Suspension?
Like all medications, Calpol Infant Suspension can have side effects, although not everyone will experience them.
Allergic reactions, e.g. swelling of the face, tongue, or throat, difficulty swallowing, unexplained wheezing, and shortness of breath which may be accompanied by skin rash or hives
Becoming unusually tired, unexpected bruising or bleeding, getting more infections (e.g. colds) than usual
Very rare cases of skin reactions, showing symptoms such as skin reddening, blisters, rash
If you experience these or any other side effects while using this product, stop use and seek medical assistance straight away.
