CALPOL Infant Suspension
is a strawberry flavoured oral suspension and is used for the relief of:
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Fever (raised temperature)
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Post-immunisation fever
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Cold & flu symptoms
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Teething
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Headache
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Sore throat
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Earache
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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:
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Child's Age
|
How much
|
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2-3 months
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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:
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Child's Age
|
How much
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How often (in 24 hours)
|
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3-6 months
|
2.5ml
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Up to 4 times
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6-24 months
|
5ml
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Up to 4 times
|
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2-4 years
|
7.5ml (5ml + 2.5ml)
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Up to 4 times
|
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4-6 years
|
10ml (5ml + 5ml)
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Up to 4 times
|
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•
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.
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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
ingredient
Each 5 ml contains 120mg of paracetamol.
Also contains: Sucrose, E420, E214, E216, E218 and E122.