CALPOL Infant Sugar Free Colour Free Oral Suspension – Strawberry Flavour, 100 mL

Manufacturer: McNeil Products Ltd · Brand: CALPOL · Active ingredient: Paracetamol 120 mg/5 mL

CALPOL Infant Sugar Free Colour Free Oral Suspension is a strawberry-flavoured medicine containing paracetamol, used for the relief of mild to moderate pain and fever in eligible infants and young children. The UK formulation is intended for children from 2 months of age, subject to the product's age, weight and other restrictions.

It is a sugar-free and colour-free formulation designed for oral administration. Always read the package leaflet and follow the age-specific dosing instructions.

Key Product Features

• Active ingredient: Paracetamol.
• Strength: 120 mg per 5 mL.
• Sugar-free formulation: Uses alternative excipients, including maltitol and sorbitol.
• Colour-free formulation: The specified colour-free product does not contain the colourant carmoisine used in the standard sugar-free strawberry formulation.
• Strawberry flavour: Designed to make administration more acceptable to children.
• Pack size: 100 mL.
• Indicated uses: Relief of mild to moderate pain and reduction of fever.
• Age suitability: From 2 months, subject to specific restrictions.

These details are based on the manufacturer's product information and the UK Summary of Product Characteristics.

Uses and Benefits

CALPOL Infant Sugar Free Colour Free is indicated for the symptomatic relief of:

• Fever, including fever following childhood vaccination.
• Teething-related pain.
• Toothache and earache.
• Headache and sore throat.
• Aches and pains associated with colds and influenza.

Paracetamol helps relieve pain and reduce fever. It does not treat the underlying cause of an infection.

Product Specifications

Active Ingredient and Other Ingredients

Active ingredient

- Paracetamol: 120 mg in every 5 mL of suspension.

Other ingredients listed for the colour-free formulation include:

• Maltitol liquid (E965)
• Sorbitol liquid (E420)
• Glycerol
• Microcrystalline cellulose and carmellose sodium
• Xanthan gum
• Ethyl parahydroxybenzoate (E214)
• Methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218)
• Propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216)
• Polysorbate 80
• Strawberry flavour, including propylene glycol and benzyl alcohol
• Purified water

The exact ingredient declaration should be checked against the packaging supplied with your stock.

Dosage and Directions for Use

Important: This medicine must be dosed according to the age-specific instructions on the leaflet. The following is a summary of the UK product guidance, not a substitute for the package leaflet or professional advice.

CALPOL® Infant Suspension

• Leave at least 4 hours between doses.
• Never exceed the recommended number of doses.
• For babies aged 2–3 months, eligibility restrictions apply; consult the leaflet or a healthcare professional.
• For post-vaccination fever at 2–3 months, follow the specific instructions supplied with the medicine.
• Shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use.
• Use the supplied measuring device.
• Do not give for more than 3 days without speaking to a doctor or pharmacist.

Overdose warning: Seek urgent medical advice immediately if a child receives too much paracetamol, even if the child appears well, because serious liver damage may occur later.

Safety Information and Precautions

• Do not give to babies under 2 months.
• Do not give alongside any other medicine containing paracetamol.
• Do not use if the child is allergic to paracetamol or any ingredient.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist if the child is taking other medicines or has an underlying medical condition.
• The formulation contains maltitol and sorbitol; check the leaflet if the child has an intolerance to certain sugars.
• Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store below 25°C in the outer carton.
• Always read the patient information leaflet before use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is CALPOL Infant Sugar Free Colour Free used for?

It is used for the relief of mild to moderate pain and fever in eligible infants and young children.

Q2. What is the strength of this product?

Each 5 mL contains 120 mg of paracetamol.

Q3. Is it suitable for a 2-month-old baby?

It may be used from 2 months under specific eligibility conditions. For pain or fever unrelated to vaccination, the UK guidance specifies that the baby must weigh over 4 kg and must not have been born prematurely. Follow the leaflet and seek professional advice if uncertain.

Q4. Does it contain sugar or artificial colouring?

It is marketed as sugar-free and colour-free. It does contain other ingredients, including maltitol and sorbitol, and should not be described as free of all sweetening agents.

Q5. Can it be given with another fever medicine?

Do not give another paracetamol-containing product at the same time. Ask a healthcare professional before combining medicines.

Q6. How should it be stored?

Do not store above 25°C and keep the bottle in its outer carton.