Description CALPOL® Infant Suspension is a strawberry flavoured oral suspension and is used for the relief of: Fever (raised temperature) Post-immunisation fever Cold & flu symptoms Teething Headache Sore throat Earache Other aches & pains Suitable for Children aged 2 months to 6 years. Age Restriction You must be at least 16 years old to purchase this product. How to use Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use. It is important to shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use. Always use the syringe supplied with the pack.This product is intended for use in children aged 2 months to 6 years. Do not give more medicine than the label tells you to. If your child does not get better, talk to your doctor. 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. Children aged 2-3 months: Child’s Age How much 2-3 months 2.5ml – if necessary, after 4-6 hours, give a second 2.5ml 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 How much How often (in 24 hours) 3-6 months 2.5ml Up to 4 times 6-24 months 5ml Up to 4 times 2-4 years 7.5ml (5ml 2.5ml) Up to 4 times 4-6 years 10ml (5ml 5ml) 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. Hazards and Cautions Before you take this medicine: CONTAINS PARACETAMOL. Do not give anything else containing paracetamol while giving this medicine. Talk to a doctor at once if your child takes too much of this medicine, even if they seem well. As with all medicines, if your child is currently taking any other medicine consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this product. Please see leaflet. Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children. Check that the cap on the bottle is securely engaged at all times Storage Do not store above 25°C. Keep bottle in the outer carton. . Precautions This is a medicine; 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 pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding or suffer from allergies Active ingredients Paracetamol. Ingredients Active ingredient: Each 5 ml contains 120mg of paracetamol. Also contains: Sucrose, E420, E214, E216, E218 and E122.
