Calpol Infant Suspension – 100ml

£2.99

Calpol Sugar Free Infant Suspension is a highly effective treatment for mild to moderate pain and fever in infants. It can be used to relieve pain and fever associated with many conditions such as headache, toothache, earache, teething, sore throat, colds & influenza, aches and pains and post-immunization fever.

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What is Calpol Infant Suspension – 100ml & what is it used for?

The paracetamol in Calpol Infant Suspension – 100ml 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.

Before giving Calpol Infant Oral suspension to your child:

This medicine is suitable for most people but a few people should not use it. If you are in any doubt, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Do not give your child this medicine

  • If s/he has ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients.
  • If s/he is taking anything else with paracetamol in it.
  • If s/he is between 2-3 months old and is taking this medicine for other causes of pain and fever and:
    • Weighs less than 4 kg or
    • Was born before 37 weeks.
  • If any of these applies, get advice from a pharmacist or doctor without using CALPOL .

Check the tables to see how much medicine to use

  • For oral use only
  • 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
  • Do not give anything else containing paracetamol while giving this medicine.

How to use the syringe

  • Shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds and remove the cap.
  • There is a plug with a hole in the neck of the bottle. Insert the end of the syringe in to the hole and ensure it is secure.
  • Hold the syringe in place and turn the bottle upside down and gently pull down the plunger to either 2.5 ml or 5 ml as appropriate (see tables for the correct dose).
  • Turn the bottle the right way up.
  • Remove the syringe by holding onto the bottle and twisting out gently.
  • Place the syringe inside the child’s mouth against the cheek and press the plunger slowly to gently release the medicine.
  • After use, the plug should remain in the neck of the bottle. Wipe the plug and neck clean and rinse the cap before replacing.
  • The syringe should be washed and dried after use. It should be cleaned by hand without removing the plunger.
Child’s age How much How often (in 24 hours)
2-3 months 2.5ml Give a second dose of 2.5ml after 4-6 hours
3-6 months 2.5ml Up to 4 times
6-24 months 5ml Up to 4 times
2-4 years 7.5ml(5 ml + 2.5 ml) Up to 4 times
4-6 years 10ml (5 ml + 5 ml) Up to 4 times

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 out of the sight and reach of children. Check that the cap on the bottle is securely engaged at all times.

  • This medicine brings down high temperatures (also called fever) and relieves pain.
  • The medicine is OK for most babies over 2 months and children up to 6 years.
  • Do not give it to children on this list:
  • Not to babies or children taking some other medicines. See section 2
  • Not to anyone who is allergic to the ingredients. See section 6
  • Follow the dosage instructions carefully. Children of different ages need different amounts. These are shown in the tables. See section 3
  • 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. See section 3
  • If a child gets a rash, breathing problems, diarrhoea or gets very tired. See section 3

Please read the following carefully before you use this medicine. Keep the leaflet: you might need it again.

1 What the medicine is for The paracetamol in CALPOL® Infant Suspension 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. 2 Before giving the medicine to your child This medicine is suitable for most people but a few people should not use it. If you are in any doubt, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Do not give your child this medicine

  • If s/he has ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients.
  • If s/he is taking anything else with paracetamol in it.
  • If s/he is between 2-3 months old and is taking this medicine for other causes of pain and fever and:
  • Weighs less than 4 kg or
  • Was born before 37 weeks

If any of these applies, get advice from a pharmacist or doctor without using CALPOL®.

  • If your child has serious kidney or liver problems.
  • If your child has an inherited intolerance to fructose or been diagnosed with an intolerance to some other sugars.
  • If your child is taking any other medicines including: metoclopramide or domperidone (used to treat nausea and vomiting)
  • cholestyramine (used to treat high cholesterol)
  • anticoagulants (drugs that thin the blood, such as warfarin)
  • anticonvulsants (drugs to treat epilepsy)

If you are not sure about the medicine your child is taking, show the bottle or pack to your pharmacist. If any of these bullet points apply, talk to a doctor or pharmacist. If adults take this medicine: 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.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine if you might be pregnant or breast-feeding. Some of the ingredients can cause Problems

Methyl (E218), propyl (E216) and ethyl (E214) parahydroxybenzoate may cause allergic reactions which could possibly be delayed.

Carmoisine (E122) may cause allergic reactions.

Possible side effects of Calpol Infant Suspension:

A rare side effect of paracetamol can be skin rashes.

CALPOL® Infant Suspension can have side-effects, like all medicines, although these don’t affect everyone and are usually mild.

Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you notice any of these:

 

  • allergic reactions including swelling of the face, tongue or throat, difficulty swallowing, unexplained wheezing, shortness of breath which may be accompanied by skin rash or hives.
  • becoming unusually tired, unexpected bruising or bleeding and getting more infections (such as colds) than usual. These are very rare effects in people taking paracetamol.
  • very rare cases of serious skin reactions have been reported. Symptoms may include: skin reddening, blisters, rash. If skin reactions occur or existing skin symptoms worsen, stop use and seek medical help right away.

 

If your child shows any of these signs, stop giving paracetamol and talk to your doctor right away. 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. If you notice any side-effects not included in this leaflet please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

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