Shake the bottle and use the dosing syringe to give the correct amount to your child. Calpol Infant Paracetamol Oral Suspension is a strawberry flavoured medicine for fever and pain relief, and Calpol is a trusted UK brand for infant care.
About this product
CALPOL Infant Original 120mg/5ml Oral Suspension 100ml 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.
Ingredients
Active Ingredients: paracetamol
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
Pack size: 100 ML
Preparation and usage
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. 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.
Safety information
Please read the product leaflet carefully. Do not give more medicine than the label tells you to. 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. This product contains paracetamol. Do not give other paracetamol-containing products while giving this medicine. It is important to shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use. Always use the syringe supplied with the pack. Do not store above 25C. Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Manufacturer
GB: Kenvue UK Ltd 50-100 Holmers Farm Way High Wycombe HP12 4EG UK
Brand details
Johnson & Johnson Ltd 50-100 Holmers Farm Way High Wycombe HP12 4EG UK
