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Cough, Cold, & Congestion

No one likes having a cough, cold, blocked nose, or sore throat, least of all your little one. Luckily, there’s lots you can do to help them feel better! We’ve got plenty of information on these common childhood ailments so you can help get your little one back to normal.

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  • Colds in Babies & Children

  • Congestion and Blocked Nose

  • Coughs in babies and children

  • Sore throats in Babies and Children

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It can be hard to know what to do if your child is unwell. It's important to trust your instincts and get medical help if you need it. If you think your child may be suffering from COVID-19 symptoms, visit the NHS website for further information.

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CALPOL® Infant Original Suspension, CALPOL® Infant Suspension Sachets, CALPOL® Sugar Free Infant Suspension, CALPOL® Sugar Free Infant Suspension Sachets and CALPOL® Infant Sugar Free Colour Free 120mg/5ml Oral Suspension contain paracetamol, can be used in infants from 2 months old (weighing over 4kg and not premature). For pain and fever. CALPOL® SIXPLUS™ Sugar Free Suspension and CALPOL® SIXPLUS™ Fastmelts contain paracetamol, can be used in children from 6 years old. For pain and fever. CALPROFEN® Ibuprofen Suspension contains ibuprofen, can be used in infants from 3 months old (weighing over 5Kg). For pain and fever. CALCOUGH® Infant Syrup contains glycerol, can be used in infants from 3 months old. For dry cough. CALCOUGH® Children's Syrup, can be used in children over one year old. For cough. CALGEL® Teething Gel contains an anaesthetic and antiseptic, can be used in infants from 5 months. For short- term use of no more than 7 days, where non-medicinal methods have not provided relief. Always read the label.

CALPOL® Blocked Nose Spray (from 3 years) for congestion relief. CALPOL® Saline Nasal Spray and CALPOL® Saline Nasal Drops (from birth) for congestion relief. CALPOL® Vapour Plug & Nightlight (from 3 months) to help with clear and easy breathing. Non medicines. Always read the label.

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