What is Calpol Infant?
Calpol Infant is an oral suspension containing paracetamol, designed to relieve pain and reduce fever in babies and children from two months to six years, with special restrictions below three months.
What is Calpol Infant used for?
Calpol Infant provides effective relief from mild to moderate pain and fever in children. It is used to treat symptoms such as:
- Headaches
- Sore throats
- Toothache
- Fever
- Post-immunisation fever
- Cold & flu symptoms
- Earache
How to use Calpol Infant
This suspension contains 120mg paracetamol per 5ml. Shake the bottle for at least ten seconds and measure doses with the supplied syringe. The table below covers pain and fever other than the separate post-vaccination schedule:
| Age | Dose |
|---|---|
| Below 2 months | Not suitable for use, please contact your doctor for treatment. |
| 2 - 3 months | 2.5ml - If necessary, after 4-6 hours, give a second dose |
| 3 - 6 months | 2.5ml up to 4 times a day |
| 6 - 24 months | 5ml up to 4 times a day |
| 2 - 4 years | 7.5ml (5ml + 2.5ml) up to 4 times a day |
| 4 - 6 years | 10ml (5ml + 5ml) up to 4 times a day |
Ages 2–3 months, other pain or fever: give 2.5ml only if your baby weighs over 4kg and was born after 37 weeks. A second 2.5ml dose may be given after four to six hours if needed. Give no more than two doses; seek advice if still feverish afterwards.
Ages 3 months to 6 years: follow the age row, with at least four hours between doses and no more than four doses in 24 hours. Do not treat for more than three days without advice.
Do not give with any other medicine containing paracetamol. If too much is taken, get medical advice immediately, even if the child seems well: serious liver damage can be delayed. Take the bottle or pack with you.
Post-vaccination fever in babies aged 2–4 months: give 2.5ml, leaving at least four hours between doses. Do not give more than four doses in 24 hours. If fever continues two days after vaccination, speak to a doctor or pharmacist. Follow any specific advice given by the vaccination team.
Calpol Infant ingredients
Active ingredient: paracetamol 120mg per 5ml.
Ingredients with important effects: maltitol, sorbitol (E420), ethyl, propyl and methyl parahydroxybenzoates (E214, E216 and E218), carmoisine (E122), propylene glycol (E1520) and benzyl alcohol. See the full leaflet for the complete ingredients and allergy or sugar-intolerance precautions.
Calpol Infant for fever
Calpol Infant is effective in lowering fevers in children, helping to reduce discomfort associated with colds, flu, or infections.
Calpol Infant for pain
It is widely used to relieve mild to moderate pain such as headaches, earaches, and toothache in babies and children within the age groups in the dosing instructions.
Calpol Infant side effects
Side effects are rare but may include skin rashes or allergic reactions. If any unusual symptoms occur, stop using the product and consult a healthcare professional immediately.
How to store Calpol Infant
Store Calpol Infant in a cool, dry place below 25°C. Keep it out of sight and reach of children. Do not use the product after the expiry date.
Where to buy Calpol Infant
Calpol Infant can be bought from any pharmacy. Always make sure you are buying from a pharmacy that is registered with the GPhC or you may receive counterfeit or dangerous medication.
Frequently asked questions
Can Calpol Infant be used for children under 2 months?
No, Calpol Infant is only suitable for children who are 2 months and over. Consult a doctor if your child is younger.
Can Calpol Infant be given after vaccinations?
Yes. Follow the separate post-vaccination instructions above or the advice given by the vaccination team. These differ from the two-dose limit for other pain or fever in babies aged 2–3 months.
Does Calpol Infant have any side effects?
Side effects are rare but may include allergic reactions or skin rashes. If any adverse effects occur, stop using the product and seek medical advice.
