Calpol Sugar Free Infant Suspension, Paracetamol Medication, 2+ Months, Strawberry Flavour, 200ml (P) (A)

The paracetamol in Calpol Infant Suspension liquid sugar free is used to relieve pain and / or bring down fever (high temperature) in many conditions including post-immunisation fever, teething, headache, cold and flu, toothache, earache, sore throat and other aches and pains.

CALPOL® Sugar Free Infant Suspension for infants 2 months + (weighing over 4kg & not premature). Contains paracetamol. For pain and fever. Always read the label.

Directions:

• This product is intended for use in children aged 2 months to 6 years.
• For oral use only.
• For the relief of fever after vaccination at 2, 3 and 4 months - See the leaflet in the box.
• For the relief of pain and other causes of fever - refer to dosing tables.
• It is important to shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use.
• Always use the syringe supplied with the pack.
• Do not give more medicine than the label tells you to.
• If your child does not get better, talk to your doctor.

Children aged 2-3 months

• Child's Age: 2-3 months, How much: 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. 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.

Children aged 3 months - 6 years

• Child's Age: 3-6 months, How much: 2.5 ml, How often (in 24 hours): Up to 4 times
• Child's Age: 6-24 months, How much: 5 ml, How often (in 24 hours): Up to 4 times
• Child's Age: 2-4 years, How much: 7.5 ml (5 ml + 2.5 ml), How often (in 24 hours): Up to 4 times
• Child's Age: 4-6 years, How much: 10 ml (5 ml + 5 ml), How often (in 24 hours): 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.

Warnings:

• Not to babies who weigh less than 4 kg.
• Not to babies born early (before 37 weeks).
• Not to babies or children taking some other medicines. Please see Patient Information Leaflet.
• Not to anyone who is allergic to the ingredients.
• Children of different ages need different amounts. These are shown in the patient information leaflet.
• Speak to your doctor if anything in this list applies:
• If a child is not getting better, or needs more medicine than shown in the table in the patient information leaflet.
• If a child gets a rash, breathing problems, diarrhoea or gets very tired.
• Do not give more than 4 doses in 24 hours. Do not give for more than 3 days without consulting a doctor.
• PLEASE READ ALL PRODUCT PACKAGING AND LABELS PRIOR TO USE.
• KEEP ALL MEDICINES OUT OF REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN.

Ingredients:

Methyl, propyl, ethyl, sucrose, sorbitol and Carmoisine.