Calpol Infant Original 120mg/5ml Oral Suspension 200ml, 2+ Months

Key Features

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  Used for the relief of: Fever (raised temperature), Post-immunisation fever, Cold & flu symptoms, Teething, Headache, Sore throat, Earache, Other aches & Pains
  CALPOL Infant Original 120mg/5ml Oral Suspension 200ml is a strawberry flavoured syrup that provides soothing relief from fever (raised temperature), post-immunisation fever, cold and flu symptoms, teething, headache, sore throat, earache, and other aches and pains.

• How To Use arrow_drop_down

  This product is intended for use in children aged 2 months to 6 years. For oral use only. Do not give more medicine than the label tells you to. If your child does not get better, talk to your doctor. Shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use. Children aged 2-3 months: Give 2.5 ml. If necessary, after 4-6 hours, give a second 2.5 ml dose. Do not give to babies less than 2 months old. 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. If your child is still feverish after two doses, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Children aged 3-6 months old: 2.5 ml up to 4 times 6-24 months old: 5ml up to 4 times 2-4 years old: 7.5 ml (5 ml + 2.5 ml) up to 4 times 4-6 years old: Give 10 ml (5 ml + 5 ml) up to 4 times 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. CALPOL® Sugar Free Infant Suspension is a strawberry flavoured oral suspension and is used for the relief of: Fever (raised temperature), post-immunisation fever, cold & flu symptoms, toothache, headache, sore throat, earache, other aches & pains.

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  Please read the product leaflet carefully. Do not give more medicine than the label tells you to. Do not give more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period, and leave at least 4 hours between doses. Talk to a doctor at once if your child takes too much of this medicine, even if they seem well. Do not give this medicine to your child for more than 3 days without speaking to your doctor or pharmacist. As with all medicines, if your child is currently taking any other medicine consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this product. This product contains paracetamol. Do not give other paracetamol-containing products while giving this medicine. Cases of high anion gap metabolic acidosis (HAGMA) due to pyroglutamic acidosis have been observed in patients with risk factors using paracetamol. If HAGMA due to pyroglutamic acidosis is suspected, prompt discontinuation of paracetamol and close monitoring is recommended. Do not store above 25C. Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

• Ingredients arrow_drop_down

  • Active Ingredients: Paracetamol 120mg in each 5ml
  • Other Ingredients: Contains Sucrose,
  • Sorbitol Liquid (Non Crystallising) (E420),
  • Glycerol, Xanthan Gum,
  • Microcrystalline cellulose and carmellose sodium, Polysorbate 80, Acesulfame Potassium, Propyl Parahydroxybenzoate (E216), Ethyl Parahydroxybenzoate (E214), Strawberry Flavour 500018E (containing propylene glycol (E1520)), Methyl Parahydroxybenzoate (E218), Carmoisine (E122), Purified Water

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• Age Restricted Product arrow_drop_down

  Purchasing this product online is only suitable for those aged 18 years and over. If you are under 18 years of age and wish to purchase this product, please visit your local Rowlands Pharmacy and speak with a pharmacist in store.