What is Calpol Infant Strawberry Suspension

The paracetamol in CALPOL Infant Suspension is used 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.

How to take Calpol Infant Strawberry Suspension

• For oral use only
• Always use the syringe supplied with the pack.
• Shaking the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use is important.
• Do not give more medicine than the label tells you to. If your child does not get better, talk to your doctor.
• Do not give anything else containing paracetamol while giving this medicine.
• Do not give to babies under 2 months old.
• Only give if your baby weighs over 4 kg and was born after 37 weeks.
  

For the relief of fever after vaccinations at 2, 3 and 4 months: 2.5ml. (This dose may be given up to 4 times a day starting at the time of vaccination. Do not give more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period. Leave at least 4 hours between doses. If your baby still needs this medicine two days after receiving the vaccine, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.)

Age 2-3 months: 2.5ml (If necessary, after 4-6 hours, give a second 2.5 ml dose.)

Age 3-6 months: 2.5ml up to 4 times a day

Age 6-24 months: 5ml up to 4 times a day

Age 2-4 years: 7.5ml up to 4 times a day

Age 4-6 years: 10ml up to 4 times a day

What does Calpol Infant Strawberry Suspension contain

Calpol Six Plus Suspension contains 120mg of the active ingredient Paracetamol in every 5ml of medicine.