See details below, always read the label
In order to buy non-prescription medicines you must be a registered user of our site as we are obliged to record your transaction history. We also ask that you complete our questionnaire so our pharmacy team can check that this product is suitable for you to buy.
You cannot add this item to the customer's basket
Disabled or chronically sick people can claim VAT relief on purchases for personal or domestic use that are applicable to their disability or sickness.
Product details
This Medicine is sold by Boots Retail (Ireland) Limited at the professional discretion of a Boots pharmacist.
Unfortunately, collect from store is unavailable for this product.
Please note that you must be present to sign for this delivery.
We need to ensure that this medicine is suitable for the person it is intended for. Therefore a Boots pharmacist may be required to contact you by email or phone to find out some additional information. If they are unable to speak to you when required your order may be delayed or the pharmacy medicine part of your order may be cancelled.
Please ensure your contact details are correct before ordering this medicine
This Medicine is sold by Boots Retail (Ireland) Limited at the professional discretion of a Boots pharmacist.
Unfortunately, collect from store is unavailable for this product.
Please note that you must be present to sign for this delivery.
We need to ensure that this medicine is suitable for the person it is intended for. Therefore a Boots pharmacist may be required to contact you by email or phone to find out some additional information. If they are unable to speak to you when required your order may be delayed or the pharmacy medicine part of your order may be cancelled.
Please ensure your contact details are correct before ordering this medicine.
CALPOL® Sugar Free Infant Suspension is a strawberry flavoured oral suspension and is used for the relief of:
Fever (raised temperature)
Post-immunisation fever
Cold & flu symptoms
Teething
Headache
Sore throat
Earache
Other aches & pains
Suitable for
Babies and children from 2 months to 6 years
How to use
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer.
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer.
DIRECTIONS:
Children aged 2-3 months:
- Post-vaccination fever: 2.5ml. If necessary, after 4-6 hours, give a second 2.5ml dose.
- Other causes of pain and fever (if your baby weighs over 4kg and was born after 37 weeks): 2.5ml. If necessary, after 4-6 hours, give a second 2.5ml dose.
- 3-6 months: 2.5ml, 4 times a day
- 6-24 months: 5ml, 4 times a day
- 2-3 years: 7.5ml (5ml + 2.5ml), 4 times a day
- 3-6 years: 10ml (5ml + 5ml) , 4 times a day
WARNING: Do not give more medicine than the label tells you to.
Hazards and Cautions
Do not give with any other paracetamol-containing products.
Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if the child seems well
Do not exceed the stated dose.
It is important to shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use.
Wipe the plug and neck clean and rinse and dry the cap before replacing.
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
As with all medicines, if your child is currently taking any other medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this product. If symptoms persist consult your doctor.
Children aged 2-3 months:
• Do not give to babies less than 2 months of age
• Do not give more than 2 doses unless your doctor or nurse has advised otherwise
• Leave at least 4 hours between doses
• If further doses are needed, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Children aged 3 months-6 years:
• 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.
Storage
Do not store above 25°C.
Keep in original container.
Precautions
This is a medicine;
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist
- Seek advice before using if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding or suffer from allergies
Active ingredients
Paracetamol
Ingredients
Maltitol liquid (E965), glycerol, polysorbate 80, Sorbitol liquid (E420) methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), ethyl parahydroxybenzoate (E214), dispersible cellulose, xanthan gum and purified water. The flavouring is strawberry and colouring is carmoisine (E122).
Attachments