Calpol Infant Sugar Free Suspension & Syringe 60ml
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Calpol Infant Sugar Free Suspension & Syringe 60ml contains paracetamol 120mg per 5ml and is formulated to provide relief from pain and fever in babies and young children. It can be used in eligible infants from 2 months of age through to children under 6 years.
The strawberry-flavoured, sugar-free oral suspension can help relieve fever, teething pain, toothache, headache, sore throat, aches and pains, earache and symptoms associated with colds and flu. Calpol states that it starts to work on fever in just 15 minutes.
This 60ml pack comes with a graduated 5ml oral dosing syringe to help parents and carers measure the correct dose accurately.
Pharmacist Summary
Calpol Infant Sugar Free Suspension is a convenient paracetamol medicine for pain and fever in babies and children. It is important to dose according to the child's age and the instructions supplied with the medicine. Never give Calpol alongside another medicine containing paracetamol.
Reviewed by the Chemco Pharmacy pharmacist team.
Why Choose Calpol Infant Sugar Free Suspension?
- Contains paracetamol 120mg per 5ml
- Provides relief from pain and fever
- Suitable for eligible babies from 2 months
- Suitable for children up to 6 years
- Can help relieve teething pain
- Helps reduce fever
- Suitable for post-immunisation fever when used as directed
- Helps relieve aches and pains
- Can help with sore throat and earache
- Sugar-free formulation
- Strawberry flavour
- Includes graduated 5ml dosing syringe
- 60ml bottle
What is Calpol Infant Sugar Free Suspension Used For?
Calpol Infant Sugar Free Suspension is indicated for the treatment of pain and fever. It can provide relief from symptoms including:
- Teething pain
- Toothache
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Aches and pains
- Fever and feverish colds
- Cold and flu symptoms associated with pain or fever
- Post-immunisation fever when used according to the recommended directions
How to use
Shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use. Use the graduated oral syringe supplied to measure the dose accurately.
| Age | Dose | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 2–3 months | 2.5ml | See specific instructions below |
| 3–6 months | 2.5ml | Up to 4 times in 24 hours |
| 6–24 months | 5ml | Up to 4 times in 24 hours |
| 2–4 years | 7.5ml | Up to 4 times in 24 hours |
| 4–6 years | 10ml | Up to 4 times in 24 hours |
Leave at least 4 hours between doses and do not give more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period.
Important Information for Babies Aged 2–3 Months
For pain and fever in babies aged 2–3 months, give one 2.5ml dose. If necessary, a second 2.5ml dose may be given after 4–6 hours.
For causes of pain and fever other than post-vaccination fever, the baby must weigh more than 4kg and have been born after 37 weeks.
Do not give more than 2 doses to a baby aged 2–3 months unless advised by a doctor or nurse. If further doses are needed, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
Active Ingredient
Each 5ml contains:
Paracetamol 120mg.
This is the sugar-free formulation. Always check the current packaging and patient information leaflet for the complete list of ingredients and allergens before use.
Important Safety Information
Contains paracetamol. Do not give with any other paracetamol-containing product. Taking too much paracetamol can cause serious harm.
Do not give to babies under 2 months of age.
Do not exceed the stated dose. 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.
Speak to your pharmacist or doctor before use if your child has liver or kidney problems, is taking other medicines, or if you are unsure whether this medicine is suitable.
Always read the patient information leaflet before giving this medicine to a child.
Frequently asked questions
What is Calpol Infant Sugar Free Suspension used for?
Calpol Infant Sugar Free Suspension contains paracetamol and is used to relieve pain and reduce fever in babies and young children. It can help with symptoms including teething pain, toothache, sore throat, aches and pains and fever.
How much paracetamol is in Calpol Infant Suspension?
Calpol Infant Sugar Free Suspension contains 120mg of paracetamol in each 5ml.
What age can babies take Calpol Infant Suspension?
It can be used in eligible babies from 2 months of age. For pain and fever in babies aged 2–3 months, they must weigh more than 4kg and have been born after 37 weeks. Specific dosing restrictions apply at this age, so always follow the patient information leaflet.
Does Calpol Infant Sugar Free Suspension come with a syringe?
Yes. The 60ml pack is supplied with a graduated 5ml oral syringe to help measure doses accurately.
Can I give Calpol with another paracetamol medicine?
No. Do not use more than one medicine containing paracetamol at the same time. Always check the active ingredients of other medicines being given to your child.
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