CALPOL 6+ SUGAR FREE 140ML

Calpol SixPlus Sugar Free Suspension is a sugar-free, colour-free paracetamol oral suspension with a strawberry flavour, for children aged 6 years and over and adults.

• Used for: relief of pain such as tooth pain, headache, sore throat and the aches and pains that come with colds and flu; it also brings down fever (high temperature)
• Active ingredient: paracetamol 250mg in each 5ml
• Pack: 140ml bottle with a double-ended measuring spoon (2.5ml and 5ml); pharmacy sale limited to a maximum of 2 packs per order
• How to use: shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds and use the spoon supplied. Children 6 to 8 years: 5ml; 8 to 10 years: 7.5ml (one 5ml and one 2.5ml spoonful); 10 to 12 years: 10ml; 12 to 16 years: 10 to 15ml; adults and children over 16 years: 10 to 20ml
• Dose limits: no more than 4 doses in 24 hours; leave at least 4 hours between doses; do not give to a child for more than 3 days without speaking to your doctor or pharmacist
• Not for: children under 6 years
• Do not give if: your child has ever had a bad reaction (allergy) to paracetamol or any of the other ingredients, or is taking anything else that contains paracetamol
• Overdose: if anyone takes too much, get medical advice immediately, even if they seem well, because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage
• Talk to your doctor or pharmacist first if: the child has serious kidney or liver problems, an inherited fructose intolerance or an intolerance to some other sugars, Gilbert's syndrome, G6PD deficiency, haemolytic anaemia or glutathione deficiency, is dehydrated or chronically malnourished, or takes other medicines such as flucloxacillin, warfarin or other blood thinners, epilepsy medicines, metoclopramide, domperidone or cholestyramine
• Adults: ask your doctor or pharmacist before use if you weigh less than 50kg, are elderly and frail or immobile, or drink large amounts of alcohol
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding (adults): if necessary, can be used during pregnancy at the lowest dose that reduces pain or fever, for the shortest time possible; if breastfeeding, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice first
• Contains: sorbitol and maltitol (talk to your doctor first if you have been told you have an intolerance to some sugars) and methyl (E218) and propyl (E216) parahydroxybenzoates, which may cause allergic reactions, possibly delayed
• Safety: Always read the label and the patient information leaflet before use.