Calpol Calprofen Suspension 100ml

Calpol Calprofen Suspension 100ml contains ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which works by reducing inflammation and pain. It's an essential medicine for families looking to manage common childhood ailments effectively.

Effective Relief for Common Childhood Ailments

This trusted suspension is ideal for easing a variety of symptoms, including:

• High temperature (fever), including colds & flu related fever.
• Pain from headache, earache, sore throat, and muscular aches.
• Discomfort associated with teething and toothache.
• Reducing inflammation from minor injuries like sprains and strains.
• Post-immunisation fever.

With its pleasant strawberry flavour and sugar-free formula, Calpol Calprofen Suspension 100ml is designed to be palatable for children, making administration easier for parents. Always ensure you follow the dosage instructions carefully for your child's age and weight.

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Check the information below to see how much medicine to use:

• Always shake the bottle thoroughly before use.
• Do not use more medicine than shown in the instructions below.
• The lowest effective dose should be used for the shortest duration necessary to relieve symptoms.
• If your child has an infection, consult a doctor without delay if symptoms (such as fever and pain) persist or worsen (see section 2).
• Always use the syringe supplied with the pack.

How to use the syringe:

1. Shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds and remove the cap.
2. There is a plug with a hole in the neck of the bottle. Insert the end of the syringe into the hole and ensure it is secure.
3. Hold the syringe in place and turn the bottle upside down and gently pull down the plunger to either 2.5 ml or 5 ml as appropriate (see tables for the correct dose).
4. Turn the bottle the right way up.
5. Remove the syringe by holding onto the bottle and twisting out gently.
6. Place the syringe inside the child's mouth against the cheek and press the plunger slowly to gently release the medicine.
7. After use, the plug should remain in the neck of the bottle. Wipe the plug and neck clean and rinse the cap before replacing.
8. The syringe should be washed and dried after use. It should be cleaned by hand without removing the plunger.

Dosage for Pain and Fever Relief:

• Babies 3 months - 6 months (weighing over 5 kg): 2.5 ml 3 times a day. Do not use for more than 24 hours.
• Children 6 months - 1 year: 2.5 ml 3 times a day.
• Children 1 year - 2 years: 2.5 ml 3 or 4 times a day.
• Children 3 years - 7 years: 5 ml 3 or 4 times a day.
• Children 8 years - 12 years: 10 ml (5 ml + 5 ml) 3 or 4 times a day.

Doses should usually be given every 6-8 hours. Leave at least 4 hours between doses.

For Post-Immunisation Fever:

• Babies and children 3 months and over (weighing over 5 kg): 2.5 ml up to twice a day.

If necessary, the second dose should be given 6 hours after the first one. Do not give more than 2 doses in 24 hours. Do not give to a child under 3 months unless recommended by your doctor. If the fever is not reduced you should consult your doctor.

You should carefully read all product packaging and labels prior to use.

Do not give your child this medicine if:

• S/he has had a bad reaction (e.g., asthma, runny nose, swelling of face, tongue and throat, rash) after taking ibuprofen, any of the other ingredients (see section 6 of PIL), aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) painkillers.
• S/he weighs less than 5 kg.
• S/he is taking any other anti-inflammatory painkillers (NSAIDs) or aspirin with a daily dose above 75 mg.
• S/he has (or has had two or more episodes of) a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding.
• S/he has severe kidney, heart or liver failure.
• Immediately before or after heart surgery.

If any of these apply, get advice from a doctor or pharmacist without using CALPROFEN®.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if:

• Your child has an infection (this medicine may hide signs of infections such as fever and pain, potentially delaying appropriate treatment).
• Your child has or has previously had high blood pressure, heart or artery problems or a stroke.
• Your child has any conditions which may put them at risk of heart problems (e.g., diabetes, high cholesterol, family history of heart disease or stroke).
• Your child has asthma or allergic diseases of the lungs.
• Your child has or has previously had liver, kidney, heart or bowel problems, or is dehydrated.
• Your child suffers from lupus (SLE) or a similar disease.
• Your child suffers from a chronic inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.
• Your child is taking any other medicines, including: low-dose aspirin (up to 75 mg a day), diuretics, anticoagulants, antihypertensives, lithium, methotrexate, zidovudine, corticosteroids, cardiac glycosides, ciclosporin, mifepristone, quinolone antibiotics, SSRI antidepressants, antiplatelet drugs, tacrolimus, or any other ibuprofen preparations or NSAID painkillers.

Stop giving this medicine and immediately contact your doctor if your child experiences:

• Serious skin reactions including exfoliative dermatitis, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP).
• Signs of an allergic reaction: breathing problems, swelling of the face and neck region (angioedema), chest pain.

Possible Side Effects (detailed in PIL section 4):

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects. The most common side-effect is irritation of the stomach which can cause problems (e.g. indigestion, heartburn).

If your child experiences any of the following, stop giving the medicine and seek immediate medical help: blood in the faeces (stools/motions), black tarry stools, vomiting blood or dark particles that look like ground coffee, severe allergic reactions (swelling of face/throat, wheezing, rash, itching), stiff neck, headache, nausea, vomiting, fever and disorientation, severe skin reactions like DRESS syndrome, chest pain.

Other effects which may occur (talk to your doctor or pharmacist if concerned): headache, diarrhoea, wind or constipation, bleeding from an ulcer, kidney problems, stroke or heart problems, worsening of colitis and Crohn's disease, high blood pressure, skin sensitivity to light.

Ingredients that can cause problems:

• Sodium methylhydroxybenzoate (E219) and sodium propylhydroxybenzoate (E217): May cause allergic reactions which could possibly be delayed.
• Maltitol (E965): If you have an intolerance to some sugars, consult your doctor. Maltitol may have a mild laxative effect. Calorific value 2.3 kcal/g.
• Propylene glycol (E1520): Contains 4.67 mg in each 5 ml dose.
• Alcohol (ethanol): Contains 0.0005 mg in each 5 ml (less than 1ml beer/wine).
• Sodium: Contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg) per 5 ml, essentially 'sodium-free'.

Active ingredient: Ibuprofen 100 mg per 5 ml.

Other ingredients: Glycerol (E422), xanthan gum, maltitol (E965), polysorbate 80, saccharin sodium (E954), citric acid monohydrate, sodium methylhydroxybenzoate (E219), sodium propylhydroxybenzoate (E217), purified water. The flavouring is strawberry (containing propylene glycol (E1520) and ethanol).