Parental Help & Advice

Symptoms Sorter

Nothing is more worrisome to parents than a child who's feeling poorly – even when it's just a cough or sore throat. And sometimes it's hard to know how best to help make your little one feel better.

The makers of CALPOL® have a range which can help with many of the little aches and pains every child is bound to experience. To make it easier to see which product may be suitable given your child's age, weight and other factors, we've created this quick guide – a Symptoms Sorter.

Please remember this is for background information only. If you are at all concerned or in any doubt, contact your GP or pharmacist.

Age Indication Product Active Ingredient Fever Aches & pains Congestion Cough Cold & flu Sore throat Teething pain

0+ months

CALPOL®

Soothe and Care Saline Nasal Spray

Non-medicated

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2+ months

(weighing more than 4kg and not premature)

CALPOL®

Infant Suspension

Paracetamol

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3+ months

CALGEL®

Teething Gel

Lidocaine hydrochloride
Cetylpyridinium chloride

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3+ months

CALCOUGH®

Infant Syrup

Glycerol

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3+ months

(weighing more than 5kg)

CALPROFEN®

100mg/5ml Ibuprofen Suspension

Ibuprofen

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1+ years

CALCOUGH®

Childrens Soothing Syrup

Glycerin & Liquid Sugar

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6+ years

CALPOL®

SIXPLUS™ Suspension

Paracetamol

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6+ years

CALCOUGH®

SIXPLUS™

Guaifenesin

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6+ years

CALCOLD®

SIXPLUS™

Paracetamol Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride

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