Calpol SixPlus Fastmelts Colour & Sugar Free Strawberry 12’s
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The only dissolve-in-the-mouth tablet to provide on-the-go pain relief.
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Description
Description
The paracetamol in Calpol SixPlus Fastmelts Colour & Sugar Free Strawberry is used to relieve mild/moderate 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 children over 6 years old and adults.
How to use
For oral use only.
Not recommended for children under 6 years old.
Tablets can be sucked gently until they melt on the tongue. There is no need to take water as they melt into a pleasant tasting paste which is easily swallowed. Alternatively, the tablets can be dissolved in a teaspoon of water or milk if preferred.
Children from 6-9 years: 1 tablet up to 4 times a day.
Children from 9-12 years: 2 tablet up to 4 times a day.
Children from 12-16 years: 2-3 tablets up to 4 times a day.
Adults and children over 16 years: 2-4 tablets up to 4 times a day.
- 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.
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 250mg per tablet.
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