CALPOL® FAQs
Find answers to the most commonly asked questions about CALPOL® and our range of treatments, as well as answers to some of the most common questions about looking after your little ones.
CALPROFEN® contains ibuprofen – it does not contain paracetamol.
CALPOL® Infant Suspension can be given alongside CALGEL® Teething Gel to provide additional relief from teething pain.
CALPOL® Infant Suspension can be used in babies from 2 months, provided they weigh at least 4kg and were not born prematurely (before 37 weeks). If your child was born prematurely, speak to a healthcare professional for advice.
At present we are not sending out individual syringes to consumers, as we do not produce any in addition to those put in the carton with CALPOL® Suspension bottles.
In 2011, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) issued a letter stating that a special spoon or syringe will be supplied with the liquid paracetamol product to ensure it is measured accurately. Do not use any other spoon or device to measure the product.
The accurate dosing of paracetamol is extremely important to reduce the risk of inadvertent overdose.
Yes, CALPROFEN® can be given with CALCOUGH® to provide relief of pain such as sore throat that may be associated with a cough.
CALPROFEN® can treat symptoms such as a sore throat, fever or aches and pains.
CALPOL® products have not been tested in dogs and should therefore not be given to them.
As with all medications, always follow the instructions on the packaging when it comes to the dosage of Calpol to give your child. The dosage should be measured using the syringe or measuring spoon provided. Do not exceed the recommended dose.
CALPOL® Infant Suspension gets to work quickly on fever, and starts to reduce fever within 15 minutes. For information on other CALPOL® products, please refer to the relevant product page.
The Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) for Calpol Infant Suspension states that you should talk to your doctor or pharmacist if your child is taking any other medicines.
CALPOL® Infant Suspension helps to relieve mild to moderate pain and reduce fever. It does not have any sedative properties.
The CALPOL® Vapour Plug and Nightlight is indicated for use in children over 3 months old. Use of the product on animals has not been tested, so we would not advise animals being in the same room when the product is switched on.
Most Calpol products are suitable for vegetarians and vegans, but to be sure please contact our Consumer Care team for information on specific products.