Calpol Infant suspension contains 120mg of paracetamol in every 5ml of suspension.
Calpol infant is commonly used in children to tackle fever (high temperature) and to provide pain relief. It can help with symptoms of a cold such as a sore throat and aches and pains. It is highly effective and suitable for infants from 2 months old to children up to the age of 6.
It has a pleasant strawberry flavour which is well tolerated by infants and young children.
It is available to purchase as a sugar or a sugar-free version (Calpol sugar-free infant suspension).
As with all medications, some users may experience side effects when using Calpol 6 Plus Original – however, most will not.
The most common side effect is a mild laxative effect.
In some cases, there may be an allergic reaction to either paracetamol or another ingredient. Signs of an allergic reaction include swelling of the face, tongue or throat, difficulty swallowing, unexplained wheezing, shortness of breath, rash or hives.
In very rare cases, some people taking paracetamol may become unusually tired, see unexpected bruising or bleeding and become more prone to infections (such as colds) than usual.
Very rare cases of serious skin reactions have been reported. Symptoms may include skin reddening, blisters and rashes.
If you experience any of these symptoms, stop using this medication immediately and contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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