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What is Calpol? | CALPOL®UK

For generations, mums and dads have reached for CALPOL® products when their children feel poorly. From stuffy noses and sore throats, to aches and pains, fevers and teething, we’ve carefully developed a family of effective medicines and non-medicines to help you take great care of your little one.

Our Story

For over 50 years, our commitment to developing gentle yet effective treatments to help parents look after their children has never changed.

Specialists in children's medicine

At CALPOL®, we understand that when your little one is feeling unwell, all you want is to see a happy smile on their face again. We know that your love and care are more important than anything else when it comes to making your baby feel better. And we know that cuddles can go a long, long way.

But we also know that – sometimes – everyone needs a little help. For over 50 years, parents have used our medicines when their children are unwell.

When they are unwell, our products can help soothe them. When they’re in pain, our products can bring reassuring relief.

Each one of our medicines is the fruit of years of experience, research and knowledge. Which means you can choose them for the people you value most of all – your children.

What is CALPOL®?

The CALPOL® Family of products have been developed over a number of years to effectively treat the illnesses and symptoms that most commonly affect children, and have been specifically designed for your little ones.

The CALPOL® Family includes paracetamol and ibuprofen-based medicines that are specially designed for children, to offer them relief from the discomforts of painand fever. We have also created products to help with coughs, to soothe teething pain, and to help you look after your little one when they get a cold.

Why choose CALPOL® ?

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*J&J Survey 2023, 291 out of 302 parents with children aged 6 months to 12 years would recommend Calpol for fast effective pain relief.



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Source ©2021 Nielsen data, value and unit sales Kids Meds Products (client defined ) 52 w/e 06.02.21 GB Total Coverage + NI Multiples. For verification, please visit our contact us page and fill in our enquiry form.

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MadeForMums Award

CALPOL® Infant Suspension voted the MadeForMums Can’t Live Without Parenting product 2017


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Always read the label.

Do not use more than one product containing paracetamol at the same time.

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.

CALPOL®, CALPROFEN®, CALGEL® and CALCOUGH® are registered trademarks. SIXPLUS™ is a trademark.

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