Calpol SixPlus Suspension Sugar Free Strawberry Flavour 6+ Years, 80 ml

Product Information

Paracetamol is suitable for children aged two months or older, depending on what concentration of paracetamol you buy. Patients should be informed about the signs of serious skin reactions and use of the drug should be discontinued at the first appearance of skin rash or any other sign of hypersensitivity. Swallow paracetamol tablets or capsules with a drink of water. You can take it with or without food. Syrup Chronic ingestion of anticonvulsants or oral steroid contraceptives induce liver enzymes and may prevent attainment of therapeutic paracetamol levels by increasing first pass metabolism or clearance.

There is no information relating to the teratogenic potential of Paracetamol Oral Suspension 250mg/5ml.

Paracetamol and breastfeeding

Paracetamol oral suspension 250mg/5ml for children 6 years plus and adults. For relief of mild to moderate pain and feverishness associated with toothache, headache, earache, sore throat, colds, flu and other aches and pains. Paracetamol can caused delayed, serious liver damage. There may be no symptoms of overdose during the first 24 hours although paleness, nausea, sweating, vomiting, loss of appetite and abdominal pain may occur. Dosing information Effervescent tablets: anhydrous citric acid, Sodium hydrogen carbonate, Sorbitol E420, Sodium carbonate anhydrous, Povidone K25 (E1201), Simethicone, Saccharin sodium, Lemon flavour (containing maize maltodextrin, acacia gum (E 414), alpha-tocopherol (E 307), Macrogol 6000 Haemolytic anaemia (in patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase [G6PD] deficiency): Haemolysis has been reported in patients with G6PD deficiency, with use of paracetamol in overdose. Adults and children aged 12 years and over can take 1 sachet every 4 hours if required. Do not take more than 4 sachets in 24 hours.

Low level transaminase elevations may occur in some patients taking therapeutic doses of paracetamol; these elevations are not accompanied with liver failure and usually resolve with continued therapy or discontinuation of paracetamol. Care is advised in the administration of paracetamol to patients with severe renal or severe hepatic impairment. The hazards of overdose are greater in those with non-cirrhotic alcoholic liver disease. Chronic alcohol users should consult a doctor before use. Symptoms of paracetamol overdosage in the first 24 hours are pallor, nausea, hyperhidrosis, malaise, vomiting, anorexia and abdominal pain. Liver damage may become apparent 12 to 48 hours after ingestion.

Paracetamol and fertility

Paracetamol (Panadol, Calpol, Alvedon) is an analgesic and antipyretic drug that is used to temporarily relieve mild-to-moderate pain and fever. It is commonly included as an ingredient in cold and flu medications and is also used on its own. The updated dosing will apply equally to prescribed paracetamol for children, and the BNF will be updated accordingly. The current recommended doses consist of wide age bands with the option to receive 5 mL or 10 mL within each dose range. As a result, children who are light for their age and receive the maximum recommended dose will receive an amount per kg bodyweight that differs from older, heavier children taking the lower recommended dose within that age band. Consequently, lighter children may currently be receiving a higher dose than needed for an effective therapeutic result, if the parent or carer decides to use the larger dosing option.

If you drink large amounts of alcohol, talk to your doctor before you take this medicine. You may be more open to the side effects of paracetamol. If this applies to you, talk to a doctor before use. Like all medicines, Paracetamol Suspension can have side effects, although not everyone will get them. These side effects include: Due to the presence of maltitol liquid (E965) and sorbitol liquid (E420), patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance should not take this medicine. Your child's bowels need to be empty when you give them this medication. If they need to go to the toilet, make sure they do this before you give then a suppository.Boots Cold & Flu Relief Powders - Lemon flavor: sucrose, sodium citrate, citric acid, tartaric acid, sodium cyclamate, ascorbic acid, starch, natural colour (E100), spray dried lemon juice, lemon aroma Sorbitol and maltitol may cause gastrointestinal discomfort and have a mild laxative effect. Each 5 ml of this product contains 1.935 g sorbitol liquid and 2.04g of maltitol liquid. If the child needs more than the doses shown in the table, or if fever doesn't go away, speak to your doctor as soon as possible. This medicine contains 1.1g of sorbitol in each 5ml dose, which is equivalent to 220mg/ml. Sorbitol may cause gastrointestinal discomfort and have a mild laxative effect. Patients with hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI) should not take/be given this medicine.

Don't give more than four paracetamol doses in 24 hours. This means you might have to wait up to six hours between doses. Zentiva paracetamol capsules: maize starch and magnesium stearate. The capsule is made of gelatine and sodium lauryl sulfate coloured with titanium dioxide (E171), erythrosine (E127), yellow iron oxide (E172) and indigo carmine (E132). The ink used to print on the capsules contains shellac, dehydrated alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, sodium hydroxide, povidone and titanium dioxide. Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. If necessary, paracetamol can be used during pregnancy. Paracetamol can be taken if you are breastfeeding. Small amounts of paracetamol pass into breast milk. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all the medicines you take, including prescription and OTC medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements before taking this medication. Especially tell your doctor if you take: Amber glass bottle closed with a plastic screw closure or metal roll-on pilfer proof closure fitted with a polyethylene or polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) laminate faced wad.However, you can give them one at a time – in other words, alternately – if you've already given a dose of one of them and your child is still distressed before the next dose of that same medicine is due. Babies and younger children (three months to six years old) can have a formulation containing 120mg per 5ml of liquid, while older children (6-12 years) can have a formulation that has 250mg per 5ml of liquid (e.g. Calpol SixPlus suspension). Adverse effects of Paracetamol are rare. Very rare cases of serious skin reactions have been reported. Very rarely hypersensitivity and anaphylactic reactions including skin rash may occur. Empty 1 sachet of powder into a drink of water and stir well to dissolve before drinking. Suppositories The recommended dose in this case is 10-20ml up to four times in 24 hours. Read the label if you're unsure.