Calpol Six Plus Sugar Free Suspension Sachets

CALPOL ®SIXPLUS Suspension Sugar Free Sachets are formulated with over twice the strength of infant paracetamol to provide effective, soothing relief from pain and fever in children aged 6 and over and start to work on fever in just 15 minutes without being harsh on the tummy.

Trusted by parents for over 50 years, CALPOL ® SIXPLUS Suspension Sachets pack come with a 12 x 5ml sachets that are helpful to use whilst travelling and on the go. Suitable to carry on a flight or keep in a handbag, ready measured at 5ml per sachet. They relieve the symptoms of fever, cold and flu, teething, headache, toothache, earache, sore throat and other aches and pains. CONTAINS PARACETAMOL.

What can calpol six plus be used for?

How often can you give calpol Six Plus?

It can be used in many conditions including headache, toothache, earache, sore throat, colds and influenza, aches and pains and post-immunisation fever. Adults and children over 16 years: 10 - 20 ml (Two to four 5 ml doses) up to 4 times a day. It is important to shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use.

For oral use only. Massage contents of sachet before opening. Always use the spoon supplied with the pack. Do not overfill the spoon. Do not give more medicine than the label tells you to. If your child does not get better, talk to your doctor.

• Child's Age: 6-8 years; How much - up to 4 times a day: 5 ml
• Child's Age: 8-10 years; How much - up to 4 times a day: 7.5 ml (5 ml 2.5 ml)
• Child's Age: 10-12 years; How much - up to 4 times a day: 10 ml (5 ml 5 ml)
• Child's Age: 12-16 years; How much - up to 4 times a day: 10-15 ml (Two to three 5 ml doses)
• Child's Age: Adults and children over 16 years; How much - up to 4 times a day: (Two to four 5 ml doses)

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.

This product is suitable for children 6 years and over and adults who have difficulty in swallowing pain relieving tablets. Not recommended for children under 6 years old.

Not recommended for children under 6 years old.

Do not give more medicine than the label tells you to. If your child does not get better, talk to your doctor.

CONTAINS PARACETAMOL

Do not give anything else containing paracetamol while giving this medicine. Talk to a doctor at once if your child takes too much of this medicine, even if they seem well.

As with all medicines, if your child is currently taking any other medicine consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this product. Please see leaflet.

Keep out of the sight and reach of children. Check that the cap on the bottle is securely engaged at all times.

For more information please refer to the patient information leaflet.

Possible side-effects

CALPOL SIXPLUS® Sugar Free Suspension can have sideeffects, like all medicines, although these don’t affect everyone and are usually mild. Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you notice any of these:

If your child shows any of these signs, stop giving paracetamol and talk to a doctor right away. Long term use: People who use medicines containing paracetamol every day for a long time (several months or more) could get certain side-effects, including liver and kidney damage. People taking paracetamol in the usual way for shorter periods have not had these problems, but liver function tests may be affected. If you notice any side-effects not included in this leaflet please tell your doctor or pharmacist. Reporting of side-effects: If you get any side-effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side-effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side-effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: http://www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store By reporting side-effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine

For more information please refer to the patient information leaflet.

Each 5 ml contains 250 mg of Paracetamol

Also contains: Maltitol, E420, E218 and E216

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