Description

The paracetamol in Calpol Infant Suspension Sugar Free Strawberry is used to relieve pain and / or bring down fever (high temperature) in many conditions:

• Fever (raised temperature)
• Post-immunisation fever
• Cold & flu symptoms
• Teething
• Headache
• Sore throat
• Earache
• Other aches & pains

Suitable for

It is suitable for babies over 2 months and children up to 6 years.

How to use

For oral use only.

Do not give to babies under 2 months old. Consult your doctor.

Each sachet contains 5 ml of this medicine. Any unused contents of the open sachet should be discarded.

Babies 2 – 3 months: 2.5 ml. If necessary, after 4-6 hours, give a second 2.5 ml dose.

• 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.
• 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 hour period. 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.

Children from 3-6 months: 2.5 ml up to 4 times in 24 hours.

Children from 6-24 months: 5 ml up to 4 times in 24 hours.

Children from 2-4 years: 7.5 ml (5 ml + 2.5 ml) up to 4 times in 24 hours.

Children from 4-6 years: 10 ml (5 ml + 5 ml) up to 4 times in 24 hours.

• Do not give more than 4 doses in any 24 hour period.
• Leave at least 4 hours between doses.
• Do not give this medicine to your child for more than 3 days without speaking to your doctor or pharmacist.

Always use the spoon supplied with the pack. Do not overfill the spoon.

Do not give anything else containing paracetamol while giving this medicine.

DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE.

Hazards and Cautions

The following additional warnings are included in case an adult takes this product:

• You can use this medicine while you are taking oral contraceptives (‘the pill’), but it may not work so well on your pain or fever.
• If you drink large amounts of alcohol, you may be more open to the side-effects of paracetamol. If this applies to you, talk to a doctor before use.
• If necessary, the medicine can be used during pregnancy. You should use the lowest possible dose that reduces your pain and/or your fever and use it for the shortest time possible. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if the pain and/or fever are not reduced or if you need to take the medicine more often.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.

Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies.

Possible side effects

Like all medicines, it can have side-effects although these don’t affect everyone and are usually mild:

• Allergic reactions including swelling of the face, tongue or throat, difficulty swallowing, unexplained wheezing, shortness of breath, rash or hives.
• Becoming unusually tired, unexpected bruising or bleeding and getting more infections (such as colds) than usual.

Long term use: People who use medicines containing paracetamol every day for a long time (several months or more) could get certain side-effects, including liver and kidney damage. People taking paracetamol in the usual way for shorter periods have not had these problems, but liver function tests may be affected.

Storage

Do not store above 25°C.

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Active ingredients

Paracetamol 120mg per 5ml.