Product Selling Points
- Provides effective relief from pain and fever for infants and young children.
- Sugar-free formula with a pleasant strawberry flavour.
- Addresses symptoms of fever, cold and flu, teething, and more.
- Suitable for children aged 2 months to 6 years.
- Easy-to-administer oral suspension with included syringe.
Detailed Product Description
CALPOL Sugar Free Infant Suspension is a strawberry-flavoured syrup designed to provide soothing relief from pain and fever in infants and young children aged 2 months to 6 years. This sugar-free formulation is ideal for treating a variety of symptoms, including fever, post-immunisation fever, cold and flu symptoms, teething discomfort, headaches, sore throats, earaches, and other minor aches and pains. The syrup is easy to administer using the syringe provided, ensuring accurate dosing and effective relief.
Preparation and Usage
This product is for oral use only. Shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use. Use the syringe supplied with the pack for accurate dosing. Do not exceed the recommended dosage. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
Dosage:
- Children aged 2-3 months: 2.5 ml. If necessary, after 4-6 hours, give a second 2.5 ml dose. Do not give more than 2 doses. Only give if the baby weighs over 4 kg and was born after 37 weeks.
- Children aged 3-6 months: 2.5 ml up to 4 times a day.
- Children aged 6-24 months: 5 ml up to 4 times a day.
- Children aged 2-4 years: 7.5 ml (5 ml + 2.5 ml) up to 4 times a day.
- Children aged 4-6 years: 10 ml (5 ml + 5 ml) up to 4 times a day.
Leave at least 4 hours between doses and do not give more than 4 doses in 24 hours. Do not use for more than 3 days without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.
Ingredients
Active Ingredients: PARACETAMOL.
Other Ingredients: Contains Maltitol liquid, Sorbitol solution (70% non-crystallising) (E420), Glycerol, Microcrystalline cellulose and carmellose sodium, Xanthan gum, Ethyl parahydroxybenzoate (E214), Methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), Propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), Polysorbate 80, Strawberry flavour (containing propylene glycol (E1520) and benzyl alcohol), Carmoisine (E122), Purified water.
Allergen Information
Contains Propylene glycol and Benzyl alcohol. Do not take if allergic to any ingredient. Consult a healthcare professional if you have specific allergies or dietary restrictions.
Product Warnings
Contains paracetamol. Avoid giving other paracetamol-containing products simultaneously. Seek immediate medical attention if an overdose is suspected, even if the child appears well. Consult a doctor if your child is taking other medications. Shake the bottle well before use and always use the provided syringe. Do not store above 25°C. Keep out of reach of children.
Warranty & Shelf Life
Please refer to the packaging for warranty and shelf life details.
Manufacturer Address
GB: McNeil Products Ltd., 50-100 Holmers Farm Way, High Wycombe, HP12 4EG, UK.