This medicine can only be sold under the supervision of a Pharmacist, therefore you will need to answer a few short questions so our Pharmacist can ensure this product is suitable for you.
Calpol Infant Suspension helps relieve pain and fever in children aged from 3 months to 6 years, as well as babies aged 2 months who are over 4kg and were born after 37 weeks.
The delicious strawberry flavoured liquid contains paracetamol 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.
Calpol Infant Sugar Free Suspension is free from sugar and is supplied with a double-ended spoon for convenience.
It is important to shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use.
Always use the spoon supplied with the pack. Do not overfill the spoon.
For children aged over 3 months, you can give the appropriate dose up to 4 times a day, leaving at least 4 hours between doses:
Children aged 3-6 months: 2.5ml (small end)
Children aged 6-24 months: 5ml (large end)
Children aged 2-4 years: 7.5ml (large end + small end)
Children aged 4-6 years: 10ml (2 x large end)
Babies aged 2-3 months: Only give for post-vaccination fever, or other causes of pain and fever if your baby weighs over 4kg and was born after 37 weeks. Give 2.5ml and if necessary, a second 2.5ml dose after 4-6 hours. Do not give more than 2 doses.
Do not give this medicine to your child for more than 3 days without speaking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Speak to your doctor:
If your baby needs more than the doses shown in the table.
As soon as possible if fever doesn't go away.
Straight away if you are not sure of the cause of your child's illness or it is accompanied by a rash, breathing difficulties, diarrhoea or excessive tiredness or lethargy. Do not give Calpol until you get medical advice.
Always read the product information. Click on the link below to view the Patient Information Leaflet. Requires Adobe Reader – if you cannot open the file, please