What is Calpol Infant? Calpol Infant is a liquid medicine that helps to relieve pain and fever. It’s suitable for children as young as 2 months old and is still effective for children as old as 6, making it the perfect cold and pain relief for young families. Calpol Infant comes with an easy to use syringe, which makes giving medicine to little ones easier and safer. What happens when my child has a cold? When your child or infant has a cold, they will show the same kinds of symptoms that an adult experiencing a cold would. The biggest difference is that your child may experience cold symptoms for longer than an adult would. Some of the most common cold symptoms to look for in children include: Headaches Raised temperature Muscle aches Blocked or runny nose Coughs Sneezes Sore throat How will Calpol Infant relieve my child’s pain and fever? Calpol Infant contains the active ingredient paracetamol, which is a common and popular pain killer. Not only does paracetamol work as a pain relief, it also helps to relieve high temperatures and reduce fever, helping to ease your little one’s cold symptoms. Can I give this medicine to my child if they’re taking other medication? You should speak to your doctor or pharmacist before giving Calpol Infant Suspension to your child if they are taking other medication, as some medicines can interact when used together. This can cause unwanted side effects or make your medication less effective. Do not give your child this product if they are taking other medication which contains paracetamol. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before giving your child this medicine if they are taking: Metoclopramide or domperidone, which are used for nausea and vomiting Colestyramine, which is used for high cholesterol Anticoagulants, also known as blood thinners, such as warfarin Anticonvulsants, which are used to treat epilepsy How to use Calpol Infant suspension? Shake well before use. Attach the measuring syringe securely to the top of the Calpol bottle and overturn the bottle, keeping the syringe firmly in place. Gently pull down on the plunger to measure the correct dose for your child. Turn the bottle and syringe the right way up and then twist the syringe out of the bottle neck. Place the end of the syringe into your child’s mouth, placing it against the cheek, and gently release the medicine. Release the medicine bit by bit and give them chance to swallow if necessary. Clean the syringe after each use.

Does this product have any side effects? Like all medications, Calpol Infant can have side effects, although not everyone will get them. These side effects include: Allergic reactions, e.g. swelling of the face, tongue, or throat, difficulty swallowing, shortness of breath. Becoming unusually tired. Unexpected bruising or bleeding. Getting more infections (such as colds) than usual. Serious skin reactions, e.g. skin reddening, blisters, rash. If you or your child experience these or any other side effects while using Calpol Infant, stop using this product and speak to your doctor or pharmacist immediately. For more information about reporting side effects of medication, please see the MHRA’s Yellow Card Scheme.

Info Leaflet

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.6634.pdf