Calpol Infant contains Paracetamol, which is a painkiller suitable for babies, toddlers and children aged from 2 months to 6 years This medication helps in relieving pain from such ailments as toothache, sore throats, earaches colds and flu and general aches and pains. This medicine also reduces high temperatures and fevers.
Who can use?
This medicine can be used on babies and toddlers and children 2 months to 6 years.
How to use?
Babies 2 – 3 months (weighing over 4kg and born after 37 weeks) 2.5ml. Maximum of 2 doses in 24 hours.
Babies 3 – 6 months, give 2.5ml.
Babies and toddlers 6 months – 2 years, give 5 ml.
Toddlers 2 – 4 years, give 7.5ml.
Children 4 – 6 years, give 10ml.
Babies and children over 3 months should be given a maximum of 4 doses in 24 hours. Never give more than the recommended dosage in any 24 hours and leave at least 4 hours between each dose.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
If you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant, please consult your doctor before purchasing or taking this medication.
Common side effects.
There are no common side effects associated with this medication. If you experience any side effects, please consult your doctor right away.
KEEP ALL MEDICINES OUT OF THE EACH OF CHILDREN.
READ THE PATIENT LEAFLET BEFORE TAKING THIS MEDICATION.