CALPOL infant suspension, original 120mg/5ml 200ml

Calpol Infant Suspension is a strawberry flavoured, paracetamol based medicine that gets to work fast. It starts to work on fever in just 15 minutes, providing much-needed soothing relief for children who are feeling unwell.

It's a versatile medication that can be used to treat a variety of conditions. In addition to pain and fever, Calpol Infant Suspension can also be used to treat teething, sore throat, colds and flu, aches and pains, and post-immunisation fever. Also, each pack of Calpol Infant Suspension comes with an easy-to-use syringe for accurate dosing.

It's available in a variety of sizes, including 100ml and 200ml bottles, as well as sachets. This makes it convenient to find the right size for your needs.

Calpol Infant Suspension is not a cure for any illness. It is simply a medication that can help to relieve the symptoms of pain and fever.

• Reduce fever: Calpol can help to reduce fever by lowering your child's body's temperature. This can make your child feel more comfortable and can also help them to sleep better.
• Relieve pain: Calpol Infant Suspension can help to relieve pain from a variety of conditions, including teething, sore throat, colds and flu, aches and pains, and post-vaccination fever.
• Make your child more comfortable: By reducing fever and relieving pain, Calpol Infant Suspension can help to make your child feel more comfortable. This can allow them to rest and recover from their illness more easily.

The ingredients in Calpol Infant Suspension Original 120mg/5ml are:

• Paracetamol (120mg/5ml)
• Maltitol Liquid (E965)
• E420
• E218
• E216
• E214

Calpol Infant Suspension Original is a sugar-free and colour-free medication.

Do not give to you child if they're allergic to any of the ingredients. If you have any questions or concerns about the ingredients in Calpol Infant Suspension, please speak to your doctor or pharmacist.

The usual dosage for Calpol Infant Suspension depends on the weight of your child. The dosage chart on the packaging should be followed carefully. It is important not to give more than the recommended dose, as this could lead to side effects.

Dosage guide:

• Infants aged 2-6 months: 2.5ml, up to 4 times in 24 hours
• Infants aged 6-24 months: 5ml, up to 4 times in 24 hours
• Children aged 2-4 years: 7.5ml, up to 4 times in 24 hours
• Children aged 4-6 years: 10ml, up to 4 doses in 24 hours

Important safety information:

• Do not give more than the recommended dose.
• Leave at least 4 hours between doses.
• If symptoms persist consult your doctor or pharmacist
• If you think your child has overdosed on this medicine consult your doctor or healthcare professional immediately

Calpol Infant Suspension is suitable for children aged 2 months and over, as long as your baby weighs more than 4kg.

Do not give Calpol infant suspension to:

• Babies less than 2 months old
• Babies who weigh less than 4kg or are premature
• Children who are allergic to paracetamol
• Children who have liver or kidney problems
• Children who are taking certain medications, such as warfarin or methotrexate
• Children who are taking other paracetamol medication
• People who are pregnant or breastfeeding

If you are unsure whether Calpol Infant Suspension is suitable for you or your child, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Some medicines can interact with paracetamol, the active ingredient in Calpol Infant Suspension. This can cause side effects or make the other medicine less effective.

It is important to talk to your doctor or pharmacist before giving Calpol Infant Suspension to your child if they are taking any other medicine. They can tell you if it's safe to give Calpol and how to avoid interactions with other medicines.

Some examples of medicines that can interact with paracetamol include:

• Anticoagulants, such as warfarin
• Anticonvulsants, such as phenytoin and carbamazepine
• Methotrexate
• Zidovudine
• Isoniazid
• Probenecid

If you're unsure about whether Calpol will interact with medicine your child takes, always talk to your doctor or pharmacist first.