Calpol Infant Suspension Strawberry Flavoured oral suspension and will relieve pain (including teething pain in older infants and children) and feverishness. It is suitable for babies and children from 2 months to 6 years of age.
Post vaccination fever. Other causes of pain and fever, if your baby weighs over 4kg and was born after 37 weeks. Age 2-3 months: 2.5ml (small end of spoon). If necessary after 4-6 hours, give a second 2.5ml dose. Do not give to babies less than 2 months of age. Do not give more than 2 doses. Leave at least 4 hours between doses. If further doses are needed, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Age 3-6 months: one 2.5ml spoonful (small end) up to 4 times a day. Age 6-24 months: one 5ml spoonful (large end) up to 4 times a day. Age 2-4 years: one 5ml spoonful (large end) and one 2.5ml spoonful (small end) up to 4 times a day. Age 4-6 years: two 5ml spoonfuls (large end) up to 4 times a day. Do not give more than 4 doses in any 24 hour period. Leave at least 4 horus between doses. Do not give this medicine to your child for more than 3 days without speaking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Active ingredient per 5ml is Paracetamol 120mg. Also contains: Sucrose, Sorbitol (E420) Liquid, Glycerol, Polysorbate 80, Asulfame Potassium, Methyl Parahydroxybenzoate (E218), Propyl Parahydroxybenzoate (E216), Ethyl Parahydroxybenzoate (E214), Dispersible Cellulose, Xanthan Gum and Purified Water. The flavouring is strawberry and the colouring is Carmoisine (E122). Each 5ml spoonful contains 2.2g Sucrose.
Contains Paracetamol: do not give with any other paracetamol containing products. Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if your child seems well. Do not exceed the stated dose. Leave at least 4 hours between doses. Wipe the neck of the bottle and do not overtighten on replacing the cap. You should make sure that you carefully read all product packaging and labels prior to use.