Paracetamol

Calpol® Sugar Free Infant Suspension Sachets is a strawberry flavoured oral suspension and is used for the relief of:
- Fever (raised temperature)
- Post-immunisation fever
- Cold & flu symptoms
- Toothache
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Earache
- Other aches & pains

Always read the label

• Active ingredient: Paracetamol 120 mg per 5 ml
• Other ingredients: Maltitol Liquid, Sorbitol Liquid (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) and Purified Water

For oral use only.
Each sachet contains 5ml of this medicine. Any unused contents of the open sachet should be discarded.
Do not give more medicine than the label tells you to. If your child does not get better, talk to your doctor.
Do not overfill the spoon, refer to the pictogram in the enclosed leaflet for guidance. Always use the spoon supplied with the pack.
It is important to massage the sachet before use.
Do not give anything else containing paracetamol while giving this medicine.
Read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.

For the relief of fever after vaccination at 2, 3 and 4 months - read the enclosed leaflet.

For the relief of pain and other causes of fever:
Children aged 2-3 months
Child's Age: 2-3 months, How much: 2.5 ml - If necessary, after 4-6 hours, give a second 2.5 ml dose
- Do not give to babies less than 2 months old.
- Only give if your baby weighs over 4 kg and was born after 37 weeks.
- Leave at least 4 hours between doses.
- Do not give more than 2 doses. This is to ensure that fever that may be due to a serious infection is quickly diagnosed. If your child is still feverish after two doses, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Children aged 3 months - 6 years
Child's Age: 3-6 months, How much: 2.5 ml, How often (in 24 hours): Up to 4 times
Child's Age: 6-24 months, How much: 5 ml, How often (in 24 hours): Up to 4 times
Child's Age: 2-4 years, How much: 7.5 ml (5 ml + 2.5 ml), How often (in 24 hours): Up to 4 times
Child's Age: 4-6 years, How much: 10 ml (5 ml + 5 ml), How often (in 24 hours): Up to 4 times

- Do not give more than 4 doses in any 24 hour period.
- 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.

Do not store above 25°C.
Keep sachets in the outer carton.

• Advisory: 6  Years

• Advisory: 2  Months

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