Calpol Sugar Free Infant suspension (2+months) 120mg/5ml 100ml

CALPOL ^® Infant Suspension Sugar Free and Colour Free

What is CALPOL ^® Infant Suspension Sugar Free and Colour Free?

CALPOL ^® Infant Suspension Sugar Free and Colour Free helps sooth and relieve pain and fever.

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.

The strawberry flavour suspension is free from Sugar.

Warnings and Precautions

• Do not give to a child under 2 months

• Do not give with 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 are 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

Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Read the package leaflet before use.

Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place which is below 25 degrees C. Store in original packaging and do not use if expiration date printed on the carton has passed.

Ingredients

Active ingredient: Paracetamol 120 mg per 5 ml

Other ingredients: Maltitol liquid, glycerol, polysorbate 80, sorbitol solution (E420), methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), ethyl parahydroxybenzoate (E214), dispersible cellulose, xanthan gum and purified water.

How do I take CALPOL ^® Infant Suspension Sugar Free and Colour Free?

Dosage:

Shake bottle for at least 10 seconds before use.

 2-3months 2.5ml up to FOUR times a day 

3-6months 2.5ml up to FOUR times a day

6-24months 5ml up to FOUR times a day

2-4 years 7.5ml up to FOUR times a day 

4-6 years 10ml 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 CALPOL ^® Infant Suspension Sugar Free and Colour Free?

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, 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.